Overview

Utilize geospatial technologies to address real world location-based challenges across a variety of industries.

This graduate certificate provides students with highly-sought after skills to include:

Manage, manipulate, and create data using industry standard desktop software and online tools
Analyze data and answer location-based questions
Convey visualizations through hardcopy products, interactive web maps, applications, and story maps
Create field data production workflows using applications within ESRI’s ArcGIS platform

Building on the long-standing reputation of URI as an international leader in the field of geospatial technology, this program is taught by GIS professionals of the Environmental Data Center, a research lab in the Department of Natural Resource Science.

This 12 credit certificate program provides students with the flexibility to complete the program requirements from anywhere in the world, making it an ideal option for working professionals, military service members, and international students.

Courses

EVS509: Web-Based Mapping
NRS570: Geospatial Data Acquisition and Management
NRS571: Techniques in Geospatial Analysis
NRS572: Advanced Topics in Geospatial Data Visualization

Admissions

Bachelor’s degree
College transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
- Interest in program
- Relevant work experience
- Reasons for applying to the online program at URI
- Professional goals, as well as plans for achieving these goals

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Technology Requirements

ArcGIS Online, used in EVS 509, is accessible through any web browser. ArcGIS Pro, used in NRS 570, 571, and 572, requires installation in a Windows environment. This can be done on a PC, a Mac with Parallels, or by accessing the virtual GIS computer lab, which requires a stable internet connection.

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Application Deadline: November 25
Classes Begin: January 6

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Career Opportunities

Advance your career with URI Online.

Geospatial technologies are prevalent in all economic sectors and are a critical support tool for resource management, planning, emergency management, and community health. Through this online graduate certificate program, students will leverage their data skillset for a variety of positions in the private and public sector, including public agencies, municipalities, engineering firms, and NGOs.

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Cartographer

Designs and produces maps, charts, and visualizations using GIS software and geospatial data, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness for diverse applications.