The programme content is organised in modular structure as follows:           

S.No.	Module Theme	ECTS	Type
1	Introduction to GISystems	6	BS
2	Spatial Data Models and Data Structures	6	BS
3	GeoData: Acquisition and Sources	6	BS
4	Geo-DBMS	6	BS
5	Cartography and Visualisation	6	BS
6	Application Development	6	BS
7	Spatial Analysis	6	BS
8	Elective subjects; Applied Geoinformatics	18	BS/PU
	Total ECTS	60

Note:

‘Type BS’ means mentored self-study and ‘Type PU’ means practical exercise.

Compulsory modules (1-7) are designed to lay the foundations of GISystems through several topics i.e. modelling, structures and acquisition of geodata to develop a geoDBMS and performing spatial analysis for visualisation and apply it in the practical fields. Elective modules (8) like applications of GIS in forestry, coastal zone research and management, mountain environments etc. tailor the programme to the needs of students. A combination of elective subjects with International summer schools or workshops and a collaborative project contribute to students’ personal and professional development and enhance communication skills. A detailed description of the course structure is available in the Curriculum (§13-§14 of ”Mitteilungsblatt No 127” issued on 23rd May, 2007).