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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Map Your Future: Dive into GIS!

UMF’s GIS Certificate is perfect for those interested in careers involving GPS, remote sensing, mapping, and spatial data analysis.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills are in high demand across many growing fields, including natural resources, environmental regulation, public health, marketing, and national defense. This versatile certificate opens doors to careers in these and other areas where spatial data analysis and mapping are essential.

The GIS Certificate at UMF is available to students from any major. However, it pairs exceptionally well with programs like Geography & Environmental Planning, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, and Health Promotion & Wellness. The program offers flexible course options, including online, on-site, and hybrid classes through UMF and partner institutions. Upon completion, the certificate is officially recorded on your UMF transcript, adding valuable credentials to your academic record.

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Save more than $5,500 per year in tuition.

Through the NEBHE Tuition Break program, students from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont receive a $5,670 tuition discount on all UMF degree programs.
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A GIS Certificate opens doors to careers using spatial data and mapping in fields like:

  • Environmental management and conservation

  • Urban and regional planning

  • Public health analysis and epidemiology

  • Natural resource management

  • Emergency response and public safety

  • Marketing and business location analysis

  • Transportation and logistics planning

  • National defense and security

  • Recreation and park management

You could work as a GIS analyst, technician, cartographer, remote sensing specialist, or spatial data manager. The certificate also strengthens your skills if you want to combine GIS expertise with other degrees, making you more competitive in the job market.

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