Overview
The UNIGIS Masters of Science (MSc) programme provides an understanding of the conceptual, technical, and organisational aspects of GIScience (GISc). It facilitates career advancement through a postgraduate academic degree. Targeting working professionals, this programme will graduate students qualified as a project, team or department leader.

Format
MSc(GIS) is an in-service online distance learning postgraduate study programme leading to an academic degree. The course is designed to be completed in two years with a weekly workload of minimum 12 -15 hours.
120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) points are awarded for all the coursework with ECTS points defined by the Curriculum. Participation in residential workshops is strongly encouraged.

Qualification
Upon completion of all components of the course the academic degree Master of Science (Geographic Information Science & Systems) – MSc(GIS) will be awarded by Salzburg University.

Curriculum
The course is based on a modular structure including compulsory modules, electives, collaborative project, summer schools and a master thesis.