UNIGIS@Madras
University (INDIA) offers internationally recognised academic qualification
within the provisions of UNIGIS Joint-study programme in cooperation with the
Centre for Geoinformatics (Z_GIS), University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe).
The DUAL DEGREE
qualifications conforming to the UNIGIS curriculum at the University of
Salzburg, Austria are offered through 2 different study programmes:
2-year MSc in Geographical
Information Science & Systems (UNIGIS MSc), and
1-year Professional
Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (UNIGIS Professional)
Both the programmes
are offered in Online Distance Learning Mode as well as in the Evening Classes.
The Study Programmes
are offered in English Language.
Support is provided
for Education Loan.
The academic
qualifications 'MSc. in Geographical Information Science & Systems' and
'Diploma in Geographical Information Science Systems' are awarded by the
University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe) as well as by the University of
Madras, India.
Individuals aiming at
a career in GI or professionals already active in this field who are interested
in continuing education or pursuing an academic qualification while working
will find this EVENING STUDY programme particularly attractive. With the
acquired know-how from these programmes, graduates are expected to master challenges
in business, industry or government in any of the following fields:
Environmental analysis
and management
(e.g. climatic
factors, forest, water bodies, soil erosion, bio-diversity, conservation areas,
coastal areas, mountainous areas etc.)
Natural resources and
economic planning
(e.g. agriculture,
animal husbandry, forestry, fisheries mining, landscape analysis, tourism,
industry etc.) Infrastructure development and management (e.g. transport
networks, water & sanitation, health facilities, education institutions
etc.)
Security and
safety
(e.g. crime &
danger assessment, risk & vulnerability assessment, emergency response,
disaster management, disease & epidemic pattern, public safety measure
etc.)
Business planning and
management
(e.g. site location,
product marketing, supply networks, insurance calculation, stake analysis etc.)
Government and
Politics
(e.g. public
administration, electoral analysis, voting pattern etc.)
Urban, rural and
regional planning
(e.g. integrated
approach to land use planning & management at various spatial units etc.)
... and many more
issues related to spatial analysis and management
Entry Requirements
UNIGIS MSc Entry
Qualifications:
A Bachelor Degree,
e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor
of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, etc., awarded by a recognised
institution in India or abroad.
Note:
Other relevant
study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may
be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.
UNIGIS Professional
Entry Qualifications:
12 years of school
education or equivalent qualification making the students eligible to enter the
university level studies from a recognised institution / board in India or
abroad.
Note:
Other relevant
study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may
be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.
Additional
Requirements:
The courses are taught
and assessed in English;
proficiency for
university level studies in English is required.
The courses are
offered as claa-room based evening course. Additionally all the study materials
are provided thorugh an online distance learning system. So a good knowledge
and experience of handling general computer operations, working with general
purpose software (e.g. MS Office), internet browsing, etc. are essential for working
and success in the course.
Application Documents
The applicants must
submit 2 complete sets of following documents:
Student Application
Form - signed
UNIGIS Terms of
Participation - signed
Curriculum Vitae -
signed
Attested copies of
educational/training certificates mentioned in the student application form and
curriculum vitae (if needed, originals may be required for verification).
Attested copy of
passport/ national identity card / voter card etc.
2 copies of recent
photograph with the name written on the backside of the photograph.
Note:
A complete set of
‘Application Documents’ can be requested from
office.madras.university@unigis.net
Schedule
Presently,
UNIGIS@Madras University (INDIA) admits students to the course only once a
year. However, enquiries are welcome any time and information is provided
throughout the year.
The admission schedule
for Online Distance Learning programmes is following:
Study programmes:
2-year MSc
and 1-year Professional Diploma
Starting Date of the
courses:
13th August,
2012
Requests for obtaining
Admission Documents:
from 25th
June, 2012
Last date for submitting
the Admission Documents:
27th July,
2012
Confirmation about the
status of Admission:
within 1 week
after receiving the application documents
Last date for depositing
the course fees:
the date
mentioned in the Fee Submission Letter
Orientation workshop at
University of Madras:
dates will be
included here soon
Send e-mail to office.madras.university@unigis.net for
more information.
For more details visit
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