Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
The University of Redlands now offers an online GIS graduate certificate program. This program is designed to provide working professionals with a basic understanding of GIS and to teach them how to manage a spatial database, extract useful information from remotely sensed data, use Python to extend their GIS, and develop a web GIS application.
Program Types
Certificate
Mode of Study
Hybrid
Department
Geographic Information ScienceSchool / College
College of Arts and SciencesThe University of Redlands now offers an online GIS graduate certificate program. This program is designed to provide working professionals with a basic understanding of GIS and to teach them how to manage a spatial database, extract useful information from remotely sensed data, use Python to extend their GIS, and develop a web GIS application.
Program Highlights
- Online synchronous classes
- Classes designed and taught by full-time faculty and experienced adjunct faculty from Esri
- Access extensive Esri online resources
- Earn graduate-level credits applicable toward a master of science in GIS or a master of GIS
- Expand your professional network
Courses
Required Course:
- GIS 611 Fundamentals of Geographic Information, Techniques & Applications (4 credits)
Elective Courses (choose 3 from the following):
- GIS 662 Geographic Database Management Systems
- GIS 663 Remote Sensing and Image Analysis (4 credits)
- GIS 665 Geospatial Analysis
- GIS 667 Programming for GIS with Python (4 credits)
- GIS 669 GIS for the Web (2 credits)
How to apply
Complete the online application form. The online application requires the following materials:
- A complete resume
- Official transcripts
- IERF evaluation of transcripts if the transcripts are provided by schools outsides the US
You are welcome to send the optional application materials, such as letters of recommendation and a personal statement to gis@redlands.edu.
Computer system requirements
The students will download and install ArcGIS Pro to their own computer/laptop using the Redlands account. To run the software, please review and check the system requirements.
Classes you'll take
View the required courses below.
MGMT 631: Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
This course focuses on key business areas such as managing individual performance, team and intergroup dynamics, leadership, human resource management, organizational design, decision-making, and management of change.
BUAD 658: Accounting and Finance for Managers (4)
This course focuses on the role of accounting and finance in managerial decision-making, including how managers access capital, invest in resources, budget operations, and report economic events.
MGMT 680: Marketing Management (4)
This course explores the crucial aspects of marketing with emphasis on the customer and the marketing mix and includes development of analytical and critical thinking skills through case study, and the design and assessment of a basic marketing plan.
Want to know more?
Get in touch with our admissions team.