Geographic Information Systems - GIS
Overview
Use the most modern GIS technologies to solve problems across a range of disciplines. Apply your prior education to work in agriculture, forestry, environmental management or natural resources.
From Google to governments and marketing to mineral exploration, geographic information systems are used across a variety of industries. No matter what industry you are currently in, this advanced diploma gives you the opportunity to launch a new career or add a new marketable skill to your résumé. Build on your existing post-secondary education and learn cutting-edge environmental technologies.
Learn current GIS technologies and how to use them to solve real-world problems. You will use geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and global positioning systems (GPS), and drone technology to detail minute variations in land, water, vegetation and nutrient conditions.
Experience with modern equipment and software will make you a hot commodity in resource-based industries. Learn to analyze data, find and incorporate related information, and then translate it into practical management decisions that can be applied in any number of industries.
Your career can take you almost anywhere: government, private industry and community organizations. There is tremendous opportunity for you in agriculture, forestry, watershed and environmental management, land use planning, natural resources and transportation.
Admissions
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Two-year diploma or university degree.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, please read our Helpful Information for International Applicants prior to applying to this program.
Careers & Connections
Career Opportunities
Aimed at university and college graduates who wish to add GIS knowledge to their skillset, this advanced diploma prepares you for a wide variety of occupations and fields, such as:
- Land planning and resource management organizations
- Conservation districts
- Government organizations
- Agribusinesses
- Consulting practices
Tools & Supplies
Booklists are available from your school office 30 days prior to the start date of your program. Visit the Bookstore website to learn more.
As a registered student, you have access to the ArcGIS Student Edition (1 year) of the current version. It will include all necessary Extensions. It is important to note that ArcGIS is a commercial software package that is restricted to personal use by the student. It is unlawful for anyone to use this software package to generate personal or corporate profit or revenue.
All other software will either be trial versions or Open Source and can be downloaded and installed as required.
Students will need access to some office-type software (Microsoft Office, Office 365 or another Open Source office suite). Students can obtain a Microsoft license at a reduced price through the ACC IT Services.
Specific instructions on software will be provided in the courses.
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Technology Requirements
Students in this program are required to bring their own smartphone for use on-campus. The smartphone must meet the technical needs outlined by the program. Refer to assiniboine.net/tech for detailed information.
Courses & Costs
Costs
Estimated Program Costs (Domestic students)
Credits | Tuition | Course fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Estimated textbooks, tools and supplies | |
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Geographic Information Systems Advanced Diploma | 60 | $3,310 | $1,810 | $450 | $620 |
All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.
Estimated Program Costs (International students)
Credits | Tuition | Course Fees | Students' Association fees (Inc Health Premium) | Required Health Insurance | Textbooks, Tools, & Supplies | |
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Geographic Information Systems Advanced Diploma | 60 | $15,200 | $1,810 | $450 | $750 | $620 |
All fees are estimated and are subject to change without notice. All international students must purchase health insurance. The college adds this fee to your student account and then sends your name and fee to the insurance provider on your behalf.
Courses
To graduate with a Geographic Information Systems advanced diploma, students must successfully complete 60 credits. The minimum passing grade for each course is indicated on the course outline. Course offerings are subject to change and may vary by intake.
Courses
Title | Credits/CEUs | Elective | Distance | PLAR |
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Advanced Spatial Analysis (GEOS-0017)Prerequisite: GEOS-0026 GIS Analysis; GEOS-0021 GIS Database Management |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Cartography (GEOS-0018)Corequisite: GEOS-0026 GIS Analysis |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Geomatics Applications (GEOS-0019)Pre-requisitie: GEOS-0024 GIS Project Management |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
GIS Analysis (GEOS-0026)Prerequisite: GEOS-0018 Cartography |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
GIS Database Management (GEOS-0021)Co-requsite: GEOS-0023 GPS Applications |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
GIS Project Management (GEOS-0024)In this course, students will explore how geospatial data is created, shared and stored. Topics will focus on data management, conversion, and manipulation within a geospatial context. Initial focus is on data transfer, sources of digital geographic data and geographic data formats. Students will progress into advanced database solutions, including theory and design of a relational database. Interface design principles of data input, complex queries, relationship classes, topological rules, hierarchical geospatial data layers, domains and classes are applied to spatial and non-spatial data. |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
GIS Server (GEOS-0020)Pre-requsite: GEOS-0026 GIS Analysis |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
GPS Applications (GEOS-0023)Co-requsite: GEOS-0021 GIS Database Management |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Programming for GIS (GEOS-0016)Prerequisites: COMP-0230 GIS 2, GEOS-0006 GIS Database Management 2 |
6 credit(s) | No | Yes | No |
Remote Sensing/Image Analysis (GEOS-0025)Prerequisite: GEOS-0026 GIS Analysis, GEOS-0018 Cartography |
6 credit(s) | No | No | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next program information session?
Program information sessions are completely free to attend, and we invite you to bring a guest along as well. It's a good idea to register in advance so we know you're coming.
To find the complete schedule for our program information sessions and to RSVP, visit the program information session page.