Master of Geographic Information Technology

Course 536AA (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus: 2013 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 045959F
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Professor Stephan Winter
winter@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Ground Floor, Old Engineering (Building 173)

Current students:
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13MELB (13 6352)
+61 3 9035 5511

Prospective students:
Email: eng-info@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6944

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Course Overview:

The Master of Geographic Information Technology is designed to meet the needs of graduates employed in a variety of disciplines associated with land administration, natural resource management, facility information management, environmental management, urban planning and conservation, and who wish to gain a detailed knowledge of the theory, technology and applications of geographic information systems (GIS) as a subset of the broader discipline of the management of spatial data. Graduates are likely to come from engineering, surveying, geography, planning, environmental science, agriculture and forestry

Objectives:

This course has as its objectives that graduates should:

  • Have a sound fundamental understanding of the principles and technology of spatial information
  • Possess a solid knowledge base of spatial information to facilitate effective communication with professionals of their own and other disciplines
  • Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
  • Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
  • Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Students are required to complete 100 points of study. The selection of subjects will be based on discussion with the Course Coordinator. Subjects are taken from the following list:

Subject Options:
  • Students with no previous GIS experience are expected to take subjects: GEOM90005 and GEOM90008
  • Students may choose up to two relevant GIS-related electives offered by other departments and faculties with the written approval of the Course Coordinator
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Winter Term
12.50
Not offered in 2013
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Entry Requirements:

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue the course successfully using the following criteria:

• A four year degree with at least a H3 (65%) average or

• An undergraduate degree, with at least a H3 (65%) average and at least 2 years of documented industry experience.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Language Requirements

Please check the University English language requirements

The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes:

The Melbourne School of Engineering has mapped the University of Melbourne graduate attributes with Engineers Australia graduate attributes and Melbourne School of Engineering graduate attributes.

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