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Diploma of Geographic Information Systems Applications Specialist
- Corner Brook, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year post diploma in GIS, remote sensing and spatial data applications.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Geographic Information Systems Applications Specialist. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including cartographic concepts
- GIS database principles
- programming
- remote sensing and image analysis
- open-source GI. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- GIS programmer/analyst
- Applications specialist/consultant
- Ecosystem IT manager
- Utilities manager
- Database manager
- GIS systems operator
Curriculum
- Three-semester post diploma. Courses include cartographic concepts
- GIS database principles
- programming
- remote sensing and image analysis
- open-source GIS
- spatial statistics
- customization of GIS applications
- database design
- spatial analysis
- project management
- web GIS
- advanced geomatics
- surveying and mapping
- and a major GIS project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Graduation from a recognised college or university with a diploma and/or degree in a relevant programme area (forestry
- Natural resources
- Engineering
- Environmental studies
- Geology
- Surveying
- Geography
- Business
- Municipal planning
- Law enforcement)
- English proficiency per AC-102-PR
- Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency expected
- Additional academic criteria: Prior diploma or degree in a relevant field (forestry
Accepted academic background
Graduation from a recognised college or university with a diploma and/or degree in a relevant programme area
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105-110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,068 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Corner Brook |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades |
| Department | Department of Natural Resources |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,068 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105-110.