Graduate Certificate (Geographic Information Systems - Applications Specialist)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 1 years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 50
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
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| CAD 100 | CAD 13,821 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2022-10-24
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Program Description
- The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems - Applications Specialist is a 10-month program at Fleming College.
- The program gives technical expertise to produce effective and useful plans and project reports through the applied use of technology.
- Students will use current, high-end technology tools to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, interpret, and communicate geographic information within a variety of disciplines.
- In this program students will learn the following topics:
- GIS Database Principles
- Geovisualization
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
- Customization of GIS Applications
- The course is focused on giving students real-world experience with an outside organization and frequently leads to employment opportunities.
- Students will work on the collaborative project during the final four months of the program.
- Students will have many opportunities to build on their teamwork, team building, project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- The graduate satisfaction rate for this program is 82%.
- Fleming was the first college to offer GIS training in Ontario and has been doing so for over 20 years.
- The Employment Rate of Fleming college is 89%.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a university degree or college diploma in a related field or equivalent.
- It is recommended that students must be familiar with computers and have skills that include: introductory level statistics, or finite mathematics, database, and computer programming experience.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS Scores.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Proof that students have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada.
- Letters of reference or any other documents the visa office tell students to bring.
