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Geospatial Intelligence: Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence

  • Graduate Certificate

In this course you'll learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their application in areas such as agriculture, defence, mining and urban planning. This course requires no prior knowledge in the field and is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
GC-GEOSPI, 100582
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$4,700 per year
International Fees
$22,427 per year / $22,427 total

About this course

Overview

In this course you'll learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their application in areas such as agriculture, defence, mining and urban planning.

This course requires no prior knowledge in the field. It is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence - graduates may continue on to study our graduate diploma and master courses.

What jobs can the Geospatial Intelligence course lead to?
  • Agriculture
  • Biodiversity and conservation
  • Emergency response planning
  • Health
  • Military intelligence
  • Mining
  • Retail trade
  • Transport and urban planning
What you'll learn
  • Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
  • Analyse spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
  • Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyse, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
  • Recognise and be engaged in spatial issues that occur in other countries and/or on global scales
  • Understand and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
  • Work and learn with industry to develop initiative, problem solving ability, team and communication skills as well as gain exposure to real-world, location-based, problems.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Applicants require a recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline. Alternatively, applicants with more than three years' demonstrable experience working in the fields of GIS or remote sensing may be considered for entry into the Graduate Certificate.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.0

Other requirements and notes for this course

Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
  • Analyse spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
  • Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyse, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
  • Recognise and be engaged in spatial issues that occur in other countries and/or on global scales
  • Understand and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
  • Work and learn with industry to develop initiative, problem solving ability, team and communication skills as well as gain exposure to real-world, location-based, problems.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Geospatial Intelligence course lead to?

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Biodiversity and conservation
  • Emergency response planning
  • Health
  • Military intelligence
  • Mining
  • Retail trade
  • Transport and urban planning

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

How to apply

How to apply

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  • Curtin Perth

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