Geographic Information Science and Technology

UMass Amherst

This certificate program will provide a solid foundation and a useful credential in the field of geospatial technologies (Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and computer mapping for undergraduate and non-degree students. GIS are computer systems for integrating and analyzing spatial data.
CIP Code: 45.0702

Undergraduate Undergraduate Certificate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Geographers | Information Scientists | Topographers | Cartographers | Urban Planners

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.