• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The Department of Geography offers a thesis-based master of science in cartography and geographic information systems. In addition, it offers two professional non-thesis options in the Cartography and Geographic Information Systems M.S. titled: GIS Development (online program) and Accelerated/ Non-Thesis (in-residence program).

Information about facilities, supporting faculty and staff, and program requirements for all graduate programs in the department can be found in the Geography listing in this catalog.

The M.S. in cartography and geographic information systems provides a broad foundation in the theory and application of mapping and geographic information sciences. Students who earn the M.S. degree are prepared to continue on for the Ph.D. in geography (thesis students), or for positions as GIS analysts in government agencies, planning organizations, environmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private industry.

Learning outcomes

• Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in cartography and GI Science.
• Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in cartography/GI Science.
• Demonstrates understanding of cartography/GI Science in a historical, social, or global context.
• Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
• Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in cartography/GI Science.
• Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to cartography/GI Science.
• Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Letters and Science

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students should have a 4-6 year bachelor. They must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 580.

课程信息

学制：全日制(30 学分)

学费：US$25,506.36 (¥ 162,269) /年

开学时间：2022八月, 2022一月

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Letters and ScienceSouth Hall, 1055 Bascom Mall,University of Wisconsin–Madison,MADISON,Wisconsin,53706, United States