Master of Science [M.S] [Geo-Information Science] From Wageningen University & Research

The? M.Sc. programme at ?focuses on solving spatial problems in rural areas and urban fringes by using geographic information systems (GIS) and earth observation imagery (remote sensing).?

Important features of the programme are its scientific approach, the strong link to current global environmental issues, such as climate change, deforestation, food security, and its focus on every day live applications.?

Learning outcomes

Geo-Information Science combines expertise from the fields of:?information and communication technology (ICT);

• geographical information systems (GIS), spatial modeling, statistics, remote sensing, photogrammetry, GPS and mapping;
• environmental and social sciences such as land use planning, geography, soil science and communication.

Future career

Graduates in Geo-Information Science have excellent career prospects; most have job offers before they graduate. Many of our graduates work in research, either in PhD programmes or for research institutes all over the world. Many others are employed as technical specialists, consultants or project leaders for global companies. And lastly, others work for local or central government agencies and NGOs, including environmental assessment programmes.