Overview

Key facts

The Geographic Information Systems program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology will appeal to graduates from many areas — for example: Environmental Management. Public Health. Land Use Planning. Engineering. Natural Resource Management. Transportation. Real Estate. Utilities. Business and Marketing. Mineral Exploration — who wish to learn how to integrate GIS technology in their profession.

Additional program outcomes for Bachelor of Technology

Train and provide technical support for GIS users in all aspects of data input and analysis, application development, selection of hardware, GIS software and databases.

Apply basic principles of business, financial and human resource management.

Work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Apply learned skills in a GIS work environment.

Be skilled in logical analysis, critical reading, understanding moral principles and theories, and theories of conflict resolution.

Show breadth of knowledge outside of GIS, that crosses disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

GIS Programming

Mapping

Mapping Using Microstation

GIS Computing and the Internet

GIS Database Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

82 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 30 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Studies 12 (67%) or

English First Peoples 12 (67%) or

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or

3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution

Diploma (minimum 60.0 credits)

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of 60.0 credits including a minimum of 18.0 credits at the second-year level or higher

Transcript of completed courses

Confirmation of enrolment letter verifying your current course enrolment and registration in the final term of your degree/diploma

Tuition Fee

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International

21786 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10893 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

6318 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3159 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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