The Master’s in Geographic Information Science at Capital Normal University is a graduate-level program rooted in the interdisciplinary field that combines geography, surveying and mapping, remote sensing, computer science and spatial data technologies. It emphasizes advanced skills in acquiring, managing, processing, analyzing and visualizing geographic and spatial data to support scientific research and decision‑making in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, environmental protection, emergency response, transportation systems and other applied domains. The program is typically offered through the School of Resources, Environment and Tourism Studies, which has strong academic foundations in geography and GIS-related disciplines including a key state laboratory for urban environmental process and digital simulation, and doctoral authorization in “Cartography and Geographic Information Systems.” Students in the program engage with theoretical and practical coursework and research that deepen their understanding of spatial science and prepare them for professional roles or further academic work; there are also opportunities for participation in international cooperative education pathways, including joint or dual‑degree options with partners like the ITC Faculty of the University of Twente focused on Geo‑information Science and Earth Observation. Graduates are expected to be equipped with high‑level analytical, technical and research capabilities to apply geospatial technologies in both public and private sectors.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
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