Postgraduate Program in Geographic Information Systems and Science

The Postgraduate Program in Geographic Information Systems and Science provides a technical and scientific framework related to the use of geographic information technology and analysis, especially skills related to the modeling and analysis of spatial data, and the design and planning of geographic information technology and analysis in organizations.

This program is developed in collaboration with UNIGIS, an international network that brings together the best schools in Geographic Information Systems and Science and it gives access to the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) certificate accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).

This Postgraduate program is taught in b-learning and e-learning formats. It gives access to the Master Degree Program in Geographic Information Systems and Science.

The applications for this program are open between April 9^th and May 7^th, 2024. To apply, click here.

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Format

E-Learning and B-Learning
Length and ECTS

2 semesters (60 ECTS)
Attendance

2 to 3 times a
week (after 6 p.m.)
Start Date

September 2023

Accredited by

United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation

Partner Entity

UNIGIS

Who is it for?

The main goal of the Postgraduate Program in Geographical Science and Information Systems is to train managers and technical staff able to lead and conduct the design and development of GIS, adapted to the needs of the organizations and public and private institutions.

This Program is taught in Portuguese and aims at everyone from Portuguese-speaking African countries but also Portugal, Brazil, Timor, and Portuguese communities all over the world, who is interested in continuing their studies by getting a Postgraduate diploma and/or a master's degree in a Portuguese university.

Goals

The goal of this program is to train technical staff and managers to:

Develop appropriate strategies, methodologies, and tools of geographic information management, for the analysis of questions raised when using this type of information;
Model, monitor, and simulate geographic, demographic, and environmental phenomena in diverse analysis contexts;
Use exploration and analysis methodologies and tools, to reduce the levels of uncertainty related to the resolution of problems of a geographical nature;
Design and develop information systems and technologies that meet the needs of geographic information within an organizational context.

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