Assiniboine Community College

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Geographic Information Systems - GIS

Assiniboine Community College

Faculty:School of Business, Agriculture & Environment
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Cartography
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Course Based:Yes
Length:8 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,860

Cost is for the first year of the program.

Careers:Land Surveyors

Description:

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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Two-year diploma or university degree.
    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or CanTEST

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 01, 2022