Offered Programmes

M.Sc in Geoinformatics

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Programme Overview

M.Sc in Geoinformatics is a two-year postgraduate course that focuses on creating specialists in the field of Geospatial Technology. The curriculum is designed to provide theoretical knowledge along with hands-on training so that the students will be able to apply the concepts to solve practical problems. The students will also work with professional mentors to gain the experience required to excel in their careers.

Geoinformatics is the technology for decision support for management of resources and facilities. Due to the highly spatial nature of data handled by a GI system, it is able to provide outputs to facilitate visualization of choices made thus enabling quick and accurate decision making. The M.Sc. Geoinformatics is an extended branch of information technology and involves the use of remote sensing, digital image processing, GPS technology, programming, etc. to build a geospatial database that can be queried to get the relevant answers. Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, development of geospatial databases, information systems design. Geoinformatics uses geocomputation and geovisualization for analyzing geoinformation. Many students benefit by opting for M.Sc. in geoinformatics, including urban planning, land use management, in-car navigation systems, environmental modeling and analysis, military, transport network, planning and management, agriculture, meteorology and climate change, oceanography, business location planning, telecommunications, crime simulation, aviation and maritime transport.

The importance of the spatial dimension in assessing, monitoring and modeling various issues and problems related to sustainable management of natural resources is recognized all over the world. Geoinformatics becomes very important technology to decision-makers across a wide range of disciplines, industries, commercial sector, environmental agencies, local and national government, research, and academia, national survey and mapping organizations, International organizations, emergency services, public health and epidemiology, crime mapping, transportation and infrastructure, information technology industries, tourist industry, utility companies, market analysis and e-commerce, mineral exploration, etc.

Our Institute is a premier in the Geoinformatics colleges in India that facilitates the M.Sc. Geoinformatics course.

Many government and non-government agencies have started to use spatial data for managing their day to day activities.

Programme Outcomes

  • icon Comprehensive Knowledge - Through the course, the students will learn more about the basic concepts and principles of geoinformatics.
  • icon Practical Skills - The students will be trained to apply the knowledge of geoinformatics to solve various geospatial problems.
  • icon Research - Under the mentorship of experts, the students will work on research projects, which will help them gain more knowledge about the modern developments in the field.

Semester Wise Course Information

SEMESTER - I

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Type of Course

GEO 1101

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

3

Core Theory

GEO 1102

Fundamentals of Geospatial Science and Technology

3

Core Theory

EST 1101

Ecosystem Studies

3

Core Theory

GEO 1111

Field Techniques

1

Core Practical

GEO 1112

Geospatial Techniques

1

Core Practical

GEO 1113

Techniques in Image Interpretation and Remote Sensing

1

Core Practical

GEO 1114

Programming for Geospatial I

1

Core Practical

EST 1104

Statistical Methods

2

General

EST 1105

Research Methodology

2

General

Total Credits: 17

Semester II

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Type of Course

GEO 1201

Digital Image Processing

3

Core Theory

GEO 1202

Spatial Analysis and Modeling

3

Core Theory

GEO 1203

WebGIS

3

Core Theory

GEO 1211

Techniques in Spatial Analysis and Modeling

1

Core Practical

GEO 1212

Techniques in Digital Image Processing

1

Core Practical

GEO 1213

Programming for Geospatial II

1

Core Practical

GEO 1214

Field Work

2

Core Practical

GEO 1215

Internship *

2

Core Practical

Electives (Any Two)

GEO 1204

Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Earth Science

3

Elective

GEO 1205

SWAYAM

3

Elective

GEO 1206

Environmental Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

3

Elective

WCA 1212

Data Analysis with R

3

Elective

EST 1207

Air Quality Modeling

3

Elective

General Courses

GEN 1201

Academic and Research Report Writing

2

General

GEN 1202

General English

2

General

Total Credits 22

Semester III

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Type of Course

GEO 1301

Advanced Remote Sensing

3

Core Theory

GEO 1311

Dissertation Stage I

12

Core Thesis

GEO 1312

Geospatial Bigdata Analysis

1

Core Practical

GEO 1313

Techniques in Geospatial Database Management

1

Core Practical

Electives

GEO 1302

Geospatial Modeling

3

Elective

GEO 1303

Applications of Geospatial Technologies

3

Elective

GEO 1304

Photogrammetry

3

Elective

GEO 1305

Geospatial Technologies for Water Management

3

Elective

GEO 1306

Geospatial Technologies for Urban Sustainability

3

Elective

GEO 1307

SWAYAM

3

Elective

GEN 1301

Project Management (Can also be completed through SWAYAM)

2

General

GEN 1302

Communication Skills

2

General

Total Credits 25

Semester IV

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Type of Course

GEO 1411

Dissertation Stage II

6

Core Thesis

GEO 1412

Internship

14

Core Practical

General Courses

FML

Entrepreneurship Development

2

General

GEN 1402

Personality Development

2

General

Total Credits 22

Value Added Courses

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Introduction to Excel

Tools and Techniques in Interdisciplinary Research

ESD in Practice

Research Publication

Aesthetics in

Photography

Data Visualization

Advanced Statistical

Analysis

Patent Filing

Self Leadership

Green Campus Audit

Sustainable Lifestyles

Campus to

Corporate

Basic First Aid

Introduction to 5 S

Kaizen Philosophy

Visual Presentations

Miniature Gardens

Conversational

Marathi

Yoga and Meditation

Introduction to

Artificial Intelligence

Understanding

India

Remote Sensing

Conservation Field

Work

Nature Based

Solutions

Big Data

Exploring Spatial Relationships

Satellite Remote Sensing for Air Quality

Citizen Science

Satellite Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Service

Assessment

 

Tools and Techniques in Interdisciplinary Research

 

Google Earth Engine

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Key Information

Duration

2 Years

Eligibility
  • The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree in any Science subject such as Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Geography, Geology, Geography, Life Sciences, Environment Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Computer Science, Data Science, Veterinary Science, Health Sciences or
  • any branch of Engineering
  • any relevant Social Science subjects and Management Studies
  • The candidate should have secured at least 50% or 45 % aggregate marks for open and SC/ST/OBC category respectively at the graduate level.
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Career Prospects

After completing M.Sc in Geoinformatics, the students will be able to work at government and private organizations. Some of the popular job profiles for M.Sc in Geoinformatics students are given below.

  • Geographical Information Systems Officer
  • GIS Analyst
  • Geoinformatics Specialist
  • GIS Developer
  • GIS Technician
  • GIS Manager
  • Researcher
  • Professor
  • Lecturer
  • GIS Officer
  • Data Scientist
  • Geospatial Data Analyst
  • Spatial Analyst
  • Geospatial Advisor and Expert
  • GIS Engineer
  • GIS Consultant