We prepare you for leadership roles in geospatial science, building your understanding of spatial analytics and big spatial data for making critical decisions about our built and natural environment. Geospatial scientists are experts in using spatial analytics to make sense of big spatial data captured from the latest sensor technologies. A Master of Geospatial Science will equip you with the advanced skills required for leadership roles in government, industry, and research. Through the program you will develop a unique breadth of expertise across geospatial science, including: knowledge of fundamental spatial information technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), spatial databases, and cloud and mobile geospatial computing. advanced skills in mapping and visualization for creating engaging and interactive geospatial presentations. knowledge of the latest spatial data capture systems, including satellite remote sensing, GPS satellite positioning, drone and aerial imagery, wearable sensors, sensor networks, and crowd sourced data. specialized knowledge in key areas that complement geospatial science, and tailored to your specific needs, which may include environmental science, natural resource management, computer science, business and project management, architecture and urban planning, mathematics or statistics. With a Master in Geospatial Science, you’ll be equipped to meet the growing national and international demand for expertise in spatial analytics, spatial data management, cartography, positioning, and remote sensing. How you will learn Geospatial science is a highly practical discipline and this underpins the learning environment in the program. The primary modes of delivery are face-to-face lectures, tutorials and extensive practical activities. All courses use online learning materials to support the teaching and learning program. Students have the opportunity to engage in field excursions, camps and other off-site activities. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Program structure The Master of Geospatial Science consists of 192 credit points. After completing 96 credit points of study approved by the program manager, you may exit with a graduate diploma. Career The skills are in high demand both nationally and internationally across a wide range of industries and the government sector including: environment and natural resources, such as environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring, and agriculture and forestry land development, such as land use planning, geodesign, spatial data infrastructures, and sustainable development mining and exploration, including mineral exploration and environmental engineering facilities management and construction, including site selection, insurance and logistics transportation and utilities, such as water demand modelling, transport planning, mapping and navigation, and intelligent transportation governance and policy, including urban planning, e-government and community mapping emergency and disaster management, such as bushfire mapping, flood awareness, biosecurity, evacuation and emergency response data analytics and ICT, including mobile and wearable computing, web-mapping, cloud computing and interactive visualization. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.