Master´s programme in Geographical Information Systems

The LUMA-GIS program provides the student with comprehensive skills and understanding in GIS theories and analyses. The student will gain a critical view of geographical data regarding precision and quality, and treats both theoretical and practical aspects in digital geographical analyses. The first part of the program (first semester for fulltime studies) consists of three compulsive modules providing a theoretical and practical base for the usage of GIS regarding analysis and focuses on managing geographical databases and implementation of GIS in organizations. The second part of the program provides elective choice of courses depending on interest and specialty may be focused within areas such as:

• - Physical planning
• - Natural resources
• - Environmental surveying
• - Geo-statistics
• - Algoritm theories
• - Spatial modelling
• - Remote sensing
• - Web-GIS
• - Biodiversity

The program is distance based eLearning and all material is in English. A student version of one of the major commercial GIS programs is distributed to be installed on the student s own computer (not Mac operating system compatible) where the student does the practical exercises. Only the presentation and defense of the Master s thesis requires physical presence by the student. The program can be taken on 100%, 50% or 25% study tempo.
More information can be found at http://luma.gis.lu.se/

Prerequisites

Basic admission requirements and Bachelor´s degree. English language proficiency demonstrated in one of the following ways: IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 or more (with none of the sections scoring less than 5.0), TOEFL score of 550 or more (computer based test 213, internet based 79), Cambridge/Oxford - Advanced or Proficiency level, O level/GCSE, or having a Bachelor´s Degree from a university where English is the ONLY language of instruction, according to the latest edition of International Handbook of Universities, CD version, or having received a passing grade in English course B (Swedish secondary school).

Application information

Spring semester 2010
Full time/internetdistance
Study period 2010-01-19 - 2012-01-13
Language of instruction: English
Selection based on previous university/college studies and other merits such as letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
Last application date 2009-08-03
Application Code: LU-83110
How to apply

Spring semester 2010
Half time/internetdistance
Study period 2010-01-19 - 2014-01-16
Language of instruction: English
Selection based on previous university/college studies and other merits such as letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
Last application date 2009-08-03
Application Code: LU-83111
How to apply

Spring semester 2010
Part time/internetdistance
Study period 2010-01-19 - 2018-01-16
Language of instruction: English
Selection based on previous university/college studies and other merits such as letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
Last application date 2009-08-03
Application Code: LU-83112
How to apply

Fall semester 2010
Full time/internetdistance
Study period 2010-08-30 - 2012-06-08
Language of instruction: English
Selection based on previous university/college studies and other merits such as letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
Last application date 2010-01-15
Application Code: LU-28063

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