Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geographic Information Systems] From Northwest Missouri State University

The?geographic information systems (GIS)?emphasis focuses on visualizing data through digital and physical maps, analyzing data for locational patterns and trends as well as presenting data in map-based and graphical formats to inform locational decisions in business, government, and the non-profit sector.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Data scientists are in high demand. A McKinsey Global Institute report estimates that by 2018, ?the United States alone could face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the analysis of big data to make effective decisions.?