BAAS in Geographic Information Systems

BAAS In geographic information systems.

Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a hands-on, student-focused program that is designed to inspire, captivate, and prepare you for your future career in any related field or industry. Geographic Information Systems are computer-based systems used for recording, storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial/geographic data. GIS shows a myriad of different types of data and displays spatial statistics in order to draw specified conclusions. In essence, GIS is storytelling by way of geography instead of books.

Program Benefits

  • Preparation for the competitive job market
  • Hands-on training
  • Excellent faculty mentorship
  • Online program

Courses

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to identify, and spatially conceptualize a problem, and logically argue for the use of geospatial techniques in addressing the problem.
  • Technology: Students will demonstrate skill in the use of GIS related software and related research databases and equipment.
  • Data Analysis: Students will demonstrate skill in using standard GIS data analysis techniques.

Career Outcomes

  • Energy and Utilities
  • Real Estate and business
  • Urban development and city management

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

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