Graduate Programs
Degree Programs
Geographic Information Science
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science requires:- A baccalaureate degree in geography or closely related discipline from an accredited four-year institution, with a GPA of at least 3.0, documented by an official transcript.
- Scores from the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) of at least 600 in one area and no less than 500 in any area.
- Proficiency in the English language. International students must submit proof of language proficiency (normally a score of 550 or above on the TOEFL exam).
- A written statement of interest outlining the reasons for pursuing the degree.
- Three detailed letters of recommendation.
Course Requirements
All students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows:Any 3 of the following courses (9 credits):
- G535 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 cr.)
- G537 Computer Cartography and Graphics (3 cr.)
- G538 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 cr.)
- G588 Spatial Statistics (3 cr.)
- G639 Seminar in Geographic Information Science (3 cr.)
- G560 Internship in Geographic Analysis (4 cr.)
- G645 Research Papers in Geography (3 cr.) or
- G850 Masters Thesis (6 cr.)
For additional information about Geographic Information Science programs at IUPUI, please refer to the IUPUI Geography Web site (www.iupui.edu/~ geogdept) or contact:
Rudy Banerjee, Ph.D.
Graduate Director and Chair
Department of Geography
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 274-3281
E-mail: rbanerje@iupui.edu