The programme aimed at producing world-class geospatial information scientist fully equipped in laboratory and field applications. It aims to produce scientist capable of applying and integrating geoinformation technologies into innovative teaching, research and engagements by supporting geo-computing, data storage and visualization to meet the developmental needs of the world in general and Ghana in particular.

Graduation Requirement

Students enrolled in the programme would be required to earn the following minimum credits in order to graduate:

  • Coursework: 30-36 Credits
  • Seminar/Research Method: 3 Credits
  • Long Essay: 6 Credits

Core Courses (15 credits Required)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
GEOS 601Spatial Statistics3
GEOS 603Fundamentals of GIS3
GEOS 605Fundamentals of Remote Sensing3
GEOS 607Managing GIS3
GEOS 609GIS Programming3

Elective Courses (3 Credits Required)

Course codeCourse TitleCredit Hours
GEOS 611GIS for Land Administration3
GEOS 613GIS for Urban and Land Use Planning3
GEOS 615GIS for Water Resource Management3
GEOS 617GIS for Environment3
GEOS 619GIS and Remote Sensing for Disaster Risk Management3
GEOS 621Transportation GIS3
GEOS 623GIS for Land Use/Land Cover Change (LULC) modeling3
GEOS 625Hyperspectral Imaging Principles3
GEOS 627Principles of Cartography3
GEOS 629Geospatial Intelligence3