The Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) master’s degree and certificate provides training for those seeking employment in the high growing geospatial industry. We offer two GIST options.

MSGIST - Masters of Science in GIS Technology

(in-person or fully online offering)

The GIST integrates GIScience, cutting-edge GISystems, and geospatial technology with management skills for use in government, corporate, non-profit, and academic settings. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals seeking to improve their careers and for recent graduates seeking employment.

GIST

Is intended for students with either extensive or limited experience in GIST.

Meets in the evenings or online

Does not require a master's thesis or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

The University of Arizona is one of the premier public research universities in the world, ranked as one of the top research public universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The 380-acre main campus is located in central Tucson, an affordable and culturally vibrant city surrounded by the beautiful and dramatic Sonoran desert.

Graduate students in the School of Geography, Development, and Environment (SGDE) benefit from the broad range of faculty expertise and strong links to interdisciplinary research centers across campus. Our work spans the discipline, from physical geography (climate science, dendrochronology, remote sensing, spatial science), to human-environment (political ecology, water policy, climate change) to human geography (development, state theory). Our shared commitment to collaboration and community makes for a lively and engaged department.