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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Course code: #GIS1

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,758 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    30 weeks

  • PGWP

    30 weeks

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Discover a rewarding career with Fanshawe College’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program, available in-class or online with courses scheduled Monday to Thursday evenings. 

Combine hands-on learning with in-class theory and technical training and graduate ready to hit the ground running in your career.

The GIS program offers a project-based, software intensive format that focuses on building a foundation in GIS, with the flexibility to focus your studies in your selected area of expertise in geographic data. 

You’ll have access to our cutting-edge technology that will help you develop skills in remote-sensing, object-oriented programming, spatial analysis and modelling, digital photogrammetry, map projections, web map GIS and CAD skills.

You can also apply your skills in an optional four-month summer co-op work experience with an associated GIS-based employer. 

GIS placements may include government agencies, GIS software employers, and other private industry companies that use GIS technology. 

Students will gain mastery of foundational GIS skills and apply leading-edge techniques in GIS Science to create spatial solutions. 

Students are required to have a PC laptop computer for all courses and to have internet access whether attending face-to-face classes or online sessions.

Classes are delivered as face-to-face classroom sessions. All classes will be digitally broadcast and recorded

Full-time and part-time students have the option to watch live interactive webcasts or attend classes personally for all courses. All webcasts will be archived so students can review material. 

A CONNECT lab fee is included in the Additional Program Fees stated in the Fee Schedule for students not studying online

Students should not purchase a laptop computer or software until the College publishes the recommended configuration, models, software titles and versions for that academic year.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$24,158

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $16,758

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
(Note: minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA)
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution with a minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
OR
Professional background and experience judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Laptop Requirement:

  • Processor: 64-bit Multicore Intel® CPU. i7 Recommended, minimum i5.
  • Memory: 16GB Minimum
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro, or Education
  • Hard Disk Drive: 500GB or greater HDD (SSD Recommended)
  • Communication devices:
    • Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n compliant)
    • Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps with standard RJ45 jack

Career opportunities

  • GIS Specialist
  • GIS Applications Programmer
  • GIS Developer
  • Spatial Database Specialist
  • GIS Analyst
  • GIS Researcher
  • GIS Technician

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