Overview

Geographic Information Science (GIS) is the study of spatial data and computer techniques used to capture, analyze, and display geographic information. Every undergraduate student is expected to acquire GIS skills in order to model scientifically the geospatial world and its components using GIS in a space-time framework.

Students at Western Illinois University are exposed to three perspectives of GIS learning: theoretical understanding, skill development, and real-world problem solving. Through hands-on training and practical applications, the students develop proficiency in using GIS techniques to address real-world problems, project design, implementation, and reporting.

Our students may pursue an option in either Geospatial Science (Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and GPS) or Geoenvironment and Planning (physical-environment, human, urban planning, and regional planning).

Career Paths

Career opportunities are found in both public and private sectors. Most notables include disaster response companies, transportation firms, land use planning agencies, GIS-related professions, historic preservations firms, construction companies, real estate firms, international business, location analysis firms, architectural firms, and wind energy/sustainable energy companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Earth
GIS Data Acquisition
Principles of GIS
GIS Software and Scripting
GIS Data Integration
Advanced Cartography
Advanced Remote Sensing
Advanced Quantitative Methods and Applications in GIS
Advanced GIS Spatial Analysis
Social Applications of GIS
Environmental Applications of GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

Geography Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 671 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18030 USD / year

≈ 18030 USD / year
Out-of-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year

Living costs

Macomb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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