UNIGIS Madras University (INDIA) - UNIGIS MSc - UNIGIS Professional DUAL DEGREE Admission Notice 2013-2014

UNIGIS Madras University (INDIA)

UNIGIS MSc - UNIGIS Professional DUAL DEGREE Admission Notice 2013-2014

UNIGIS@Madras University (INDIA) offers internationally recognised academic qualification within the provisions of UNIGIS Joint-study programme in cooperation with the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS, University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe).

The DUAL DEGREE qualifications conforming to the UNIGIS curriculum at the University of Salzburg, Austria are offered through 2 different study programmes:

2-year MSc in Geographical Information Science & Systems (UNIGIS MSc), and

1-year Professional Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (UNIGIS Professional)

Both the programmes are offered in Online Distance Learning Mode.

The Study Programmes are offered in English Language.

Support is provided for Education Loan.

The academic qualifications 'MSc. in Geographical Information Science & Systems' and 'Diploma in Geographical Information Systems' are awarded by the University of Salzburg, Austria (Europe) as well as by the University of Madras, India.

Individuals aiming at a career in GI or professionals already active in this field who are interested in continuing education or pursuing an academic qualification while working will find this ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING programme particularly attractive. With the acquired know-how from these programmes, graduates are expected to master challenges in business, industry or government in any of the following fields:

Environmental analysis and management

(e.g. climatic factors, forest, water bodies, soil erosion, bio-diversity, conservation areas, coastal areas, mountainous areas etc.)

Natural resources and economic planning

(e.g. agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, fisheries mining, landscape analysis, tourism, industry etc.) Infrastructure development and management (e.g. transport networks, water & sanitation, health facilities, education institutions etc.)

Security and safety

(e.g. crime & danger assessment, risk & vulnerability assessment, emergency response, disaster management, disease & epidemic pattern, public safety measure etc.)

Business planning and management

(e.g. site location, product marketing, supply networks, insurance calculation, stake analysis etc.)

Government and Politics

(e.g. public administration, electoral analysis, voting pattern etc.)

Urban, rural and regional planning

(e.g. integrated approach to land use planning & management at various spatial units etc.)

... and many more issues related to spatial analysis and management

Application Documents

The applicants must submit 2 complete sets of following documents:

Student Application Form - signed

UNIGIS Terms of Participation - signed

Curriculum Vitae - signed

Attested copies of educational/training certificates mentioned in the student application form and curriculum vitae (if needed, originals may be required for verification).

Attested copy of passport/ national identity card / voter card etc.

2 copies of recent photograph with the name written on the backside of the photograph.

Note:

A complete set of ‘Application Documents’ can be requested from office.madras.university@unigis.net

Entry Requirements

UNIGIS MSc Entry Qualifications:

A Bachelor Degree, e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture, etc., awarded by a recognised institution in India or abroad.

Note:

Other relevant study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.

UNIGIS Professional Entry Qualifications:

12 years of school education or equivalent qualification making the students eligible to enter the university level studies from a recognised institution / board in India or abroad.

Note:

Other relevant study/training programmes completed and/or working/professional experience may be considered to partially fulfil the entry qualifications.

Additional Requirements:

The courses are taught and assessed in English;

proficiency for university level studies in English is required.

The courses are offered as claa-room based evening course. Additionally all the study materials are provided thorugh an online distance learning system. So a good knowledge and experience of handling general computer operations, working with general purpose software (e.g. MS Office), internet browsing, etc. are essential for working and success in the course.

Presently, UNIGIS@Madras University (INDIA) admits students to the course only twice a year. However, inquiries are welcome any time and information is provided throughout the year.

The admission schedule for Online Distance Learning programmes is following:

Study programmes:

2-year MSc and 1-year Professional Diploma

Starting Date of the courses:

2nd September, 2013

Requests for obtaining Admission Documents:

from 10th May, 2013

Last date for submitting the Admission Documents:

16th August, 2013

Confirmation about the status of Admission:

within 1 week after receiving the Admission Documents

Last date for depositing the course fees:

the date mentioned in the Fee Submission Letter

Orientation workshop:

31st August and 1st September, 2013

Confirming participation in the Orientation Workshop:

by 26th August, 2013

Send e-mail to office.madras.university@unigis.net  for more information.