Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology

Geographic Information Science (GIS) is an emerging field of study centered on the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of information that is spatially-referenced to locations on, above, and below the surface of the earth. This field is highly trans-disciplinary with substantial and growing importance in a number of traditional academic disciplines and related professions including: City and regional planning, Architecture, Civil and environmental engineering, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Environmental science, Public policy, Sustainability studies. The Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MS-GIST) degree is a STEM designated program. Students can complete the 34-credit hour curriculum for the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MS-GIST) in one calendar year. The curriculum includes two semesters of full-time coursework and a capstone project course offered during the summer.

Part-time students may complete the program in two or three academic years plus one summer session for the capstone project and systems design courses.

Applicants must have an 3.0/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5/4.0 master’s degree GPA if applicable.

The minimum score for graduate admission required by Georgia Tech is: IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band score and minimum Component Band scores of: 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Speaking, 5.5 Writing,

• 577 (paper based), or
• 90 (Internet based) and minimum section scores of 19

• TOEFL iBT Scores, if applicable, with a minimum of 100.

The MS-GIST program has two deadlines. To be considered for merit-based departmental aid, such as fellowships and GRAs, applications must be submitted in full by January 15th. All other applications should be submitted by March 15th.