Master's Degree in Geospatial Technologies (International Erasmus Mundus). Year 2011/2012
[Coordinators: Dr. Michael Gould and Dr. Joaquín Huerta. Department of Computer Languages and Systems of the UJI
Coordinating University: University of Münster (Germany)
Partner universities: Universitat Jaume I, University of Munster (Germany) and Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal)
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System)
Duration: 3 academic semesters
Dates: September 2011 – February 2013
Directed to: Students holding a university degree with qualifications in areas related with Geographic Information application such as Environmental Science, Geography, Topography, Land Planning, Logistics, etc. In general it is directed to any professional who is interested in the application of Geospatial Technologies.
Cost: In accordance with official fees yet to be announced. 2010 cost: 50,57 € per credit. .
Language of teaching: English
Collaboration entities: European Commission: Erasmus Mundus Programme
Description and objectives: This Master consists of three semesters, the first two dedicated to the courses of the programme, and the third dedicated to the Master’s thesis. The first semester is held in the UJI, the second in the University of Münster (Germany). In the third semester, the Master’s thesis can be completed in either the UJI, the University of Munster, or the Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
The courses of the first semester in the UJI are focused on new technology contents and basic Geographical Information.
In the second semester, in the University of Münster, students study subjects on basic and advanced Geoinformation Science.
Also, courses are taught on other important subjects such as project management and research methods.
The Master’s thesis in the third semester is closely linked to ongoing research projects of one of the partners.
The objective of this Master’s programme is to train professionals in Geospatial Technologies which is a rapidly growing area that lacks professionals; it therefore provides an excellent opportunity for the development of a professional career.
The excellence of this Master’s programme is guaranteed by the fact that, in 2007, it has been selected by the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Commission. http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/projects/index_en.html
More information:
Academic information:
Tel. (+34) 964 728 319 / 964 729 235
mastergeotech@uji.es
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