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This accredited CU Denver Master of Engineering program - Geographic Information Systems (M.Eng-GIS) option is focused on growing and improving your skills in using and managing the rapidly developing spatial concepts and technologies used to support decisions on resource management.
Why This GIS Program?
This unique online CU Denver Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree program provides everything you would expect from the College of Engineering, while also giving you the freedom that online classes naturally provide...
- The instructors are leading GIS researchers and practicing professionals who are familiar with the latest GIS techniques and practices.
- This program allows you to be a part of a growing and in demand field.
- You study at a flexible schedule with an on-line cohort - lectures are archived for viewing on your own schedule and can be watched multiple times for complex material.
Program Summary
This CU Denver MEng-GIS degree is multidisciplinary, involving:
- Civil Engineering (environmental, geodesy and remote sensing, water resources, geotechnical and transportation)
- Geography and Environmental Sciences (ecology, environmental impact assessment)
- Urban and Regional Planning (spatial analysis, community development)
- Information Systems (database systems, software engineering)
- Applied Mathematics (probability and statistics, simulation and optimization)
- Engineering Management (strategic planning, project management)
Program Requirements
The MEng-GIS program consists of 9 courses (27 credit hours), plus 3 hours of an advanced applications project.
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The project is not a thesis, but a separate, creative, state-of-the-art report that must be written and orally defended.
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You are encouraged to present your work at conferences and in journal publications.
"What about after I graduate?"
Many career paths exist in the GIS profession. Some GIS professionals eventually open their own private practice while others stay within larger organizations and continue to move to higher levels of management responsibility.
With this degree, you’ll also be in high demand in various fields:
- Government agencies at the Federal, State, and local level
- Consulting engineering firms
- Technical sales organizations
It is also not unusual for GIS professionals to use their good interpersonal skills to move into sales or upper management.
Take the Next Step
If you would like more information about these programs, simply take the next step and begin a dialog with a GIS representative. If you're ready to get started, you can also begin the application process right here.