Certificate [Geographic Information Science] From Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
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Certificate (Geographic Information Science)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$25,937 /Yr

CA$36,024 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$25937 (CAD 36024)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room And Board$3424 (CAD 4755)
Food$2398 (CAD 3330)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$37830 (CAD 52542)
2021$8105 (CAD 11257)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake Dec 1, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
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  • Certificate in Geographic Information Science at Simon Fraser University is offered as a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, course-based program.
  • It offered on a full-time basis.
  • It consists of 21 credits.
  • Students complete the following courses including all of
    • Quantitative Geography 
    • Introduction to Remote Sensing 
    • Geographical Information Science
    • Multimedia Cartography 
    • Spatial Analysis
    • Advanced Remote Sensing 
    • Geographical Information Science
    • 3D Geovisualization 
    • Spatial Modeling 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1, which helps to increase interaction between professors and students.
  • The Research Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences department has received awards like Cormack Teaching Awards, Dean's Medal Awards, FASS Employee Achievement Awards.
  • The average salary is 54,671 USD.

Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

21

ECTS Credits


Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
  • Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
  • Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities are:

  • Climate Scientist
  • Conservationist
  • Forester
  • GIS Manager
  • Health Geographer
  • Helicopter Firefighter
  • App Developer


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