About the programme:
The postgraduate program in Geographic Information Systems and Science functions both in e-learning or b-learning formats, and in Portuguese. It trains experts and managers qualified to lead and guide the design and development of geographic information systems and Science,tailored for the needs of enterprises and public and private institutions.
Programme director:
Marco Painho painho@novaims.unl.ptProgramme coordinator:
Tiago H. Moreira de Oliveira tiago.oliveira@novaims.unl.ptObjectives:
The programme trains experts and managers qualified to lead and guide the design and development of geographic information systems and Science,tailored for the needs of enterprises and public and private institutions.
Programme format:
The program consists of a specialization component, that includes a set of course units (60 ECTS), lasting two curricular semesters.
To earn the postgraduate diploma in Geographic Information Systems and Science, the students must complete 7,5 ECTS corresponding to the mandatory course unit Geographic Information Systems and Science, and 52,5 ECTS corresponding to the elective course units. This postgraduate program gives access to the Master degree program in Geographic Information Systems and Science, through the development of a scientific thesis, work project or a professional internship, to be carried out during a third semester.
Students can enroll in maximum 75 ECTS.
Core modules:
- Geographic Information Systems and Science
Elective modules:
- Spatial Databases;
- GIS Applications;
- Cartographic Sciences;
- Geostatistics;
- Geospatial Datamining;
- GIS in Organizations;
- Open Software and GIS Programming;
- GIS Modelling;
- Remote Sensing;
- Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
Programme information
The postgraduate program in Geographic Information Systems and Science functions both in e-learning or b-learning formats, and in Portuguese. It trains experts and managers qualified to lead and guide the design and development of geographic information systems and Science,tailored for the needs of enterprises and public and private institutions.
Examination:
Admission requirements:Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems and ScienceTuition fee: € 3.000
Workload / Credits: Two curricular semesters
Language: Portuguese