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Start Your Career in GISc
Curious about what geographic information science could mean for your future? To show you just how diverse the applications for GISc are, take a look at the blog below and see the list of industries it is currently transforming.
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The global market for GIS was $8.1 billion in 2020 and has a projected growth of $14.5 billion by 2025. There’s no better time to get involved in this red-hot field by arming yourself with the education and credentials necessary to compete for the most lucrative, in-demand and rewarding jobs.
Geographical information science (GISc) is a fascinating and diverse discipline, expanding rapidly into nearly every industry across the globe. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy working with statistics, mathematics and powerful computer technologies, earning an online certificate in GISc will significantly boost your career opportunities as a GIS professional.
Acronyms can be confusing, especially when two abbreviations relate to the same field. An example is geographic information systems (GIS) and geographic information science (GISc). Although both acronyms are rooted in the science of geography, the roles of GIS and GISc differ.
Important Dates
Nov
12
Priority Application Deadline
Spring 2022 Semester
Jan
4
Final Application Deadline
Spring 2022 Semester
Jan
17
First Day of Class
Spring 2022 Semester