Certificate [Geographic Information Science] From Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British ColumbiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1965established year
37500enrollment
Public
7.4/10

Certificate (Geographic Information Science)

1 year
21 Credits
Full Time
On Campus

₹6.9 L/Yr

CA$11,257 /Yr
  • 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.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹691180 (CAD 11257)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room And Board₹291957
Food₹204462
Total Cost₹521961
Health insurance₹25542

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must be graduated with senior secondary education, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
  • Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0. with a minimum grade of C+.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
  • Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


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

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific

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