MGIS Degree Overview
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) degree is designed for professionals who look for an accelerated program to enhance their knowledge of the analysis, management, and communication of geographic information. The program consists of 8 months of coursework and the undertaking of an internship of 400 hours.
Core Courses
Elective Courses
Internship Course
Esri Training Courses
Six Esri training courses are offered in the year and topics include ArcGIS Pro, WebApp Builder, Geoprocessing Scripting, Managing Geodatabases, Sharing GIS Content, and ArcGIS Enterprise. Students also have unlimited access to Esri Virtual Campus classes.
GIS Internship Programs
The Department currently has GIS Internship programs with a few local organizations, including the City of Riverside, City of Pomona, City of West Covina, and Mojave Water Agency.