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Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications | Vancouver Island University

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Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications | Vancouver Island University

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  • Vancouver Island University, 200 Opgaard Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7B4, Canada
  • 1.888.920.2221 ext. 6153
  • www.viu.ca/adgisa
Updated: Dec 14, 2014 Overview Reviews

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Vancouver Island University (VIU) has developed as one of Canada’s centers for GIS education.

VIU’s Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA)is offered both with either an In-Class or a fully Online version. In both options, students learn how to use GIS as spatial information and problem-solving tools in addressing real world problems. The eight month In-Class program is equally divided between learning hands-on concepts and mastering GIS as a tool in solving real world problems.

The online program is similar to the In-Class program but spread out over sixteen months and tailored to those who are currently employed or can not relocate to Nanaimo, British Columbia.  Both options are delivered as a package and no individual courses are offered. ESRI’s ArcGIS is the main software package used in the delivery of these programs including a select number of course modules, available through ESRI’s Virtual Campus.

VIU has six experts in GIS and Remote Sensing, three of whom teach full-time in the ADGISA program. All of the ADGISA instructors are dedicated, full-time faculty members committed to ensuring our students’ success. A very high proportion of program graduates have successfully secured full-time jobs in GIS.


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