Spatial Information Management

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This new part-time programme, delivered over 2 1/2 years (5 semesters), provides an opportunity for professionals who use spatial information in their organizations to improve their knowledge and skills for a range of careers in the Surveying and Geo-Information (GI) sectors in Ireland and abroad.

The need for competitiveness and efficiency in both the private and public sectors has resulted in a growing awareness of the role of spatial information and GIS technologies in support of the decision making process.This, together with the development of the Irish Spatial Data Infrastructure within the context of the Information Society in Ireland, has highlighted the demand for professionals with particular qualifications and enhanced skills in the understanding, use and management of spatial information.

The programme is presented within the new School of Spatial Planning in the Faculty of the Built Environment in DIT. A total intake of 20 students is anticipated from different disciplines and backgrounds, all with experience in the use of spatial information.

Programme Content

Year 1:Semester 1: GNSS & Coordinate Reference Systems, Geographic Information Science 1, Project Management.

Semester 2: Remote Sensing Technologies, Geographic Information Science 2, Spatial Information Management.

Year 2:Semester 3: Information Systems Architecture, Spatial Databases, Case Studies in GI Applications.

Semester 4: Organizational Geo-Information Management Strategies, e-Government & the Information Society, Spatial Data Infrastructures.

Year 3:

Semester 5: Research Methods and Dissertation

Progamme DeliveryAttendance will be required for one evening (Thursday) and one full day (Friday) per week during the academic semesters where there will be a varied and flexible delivery of the programme including lectures, tutorials,laboratory work, project work, e-learning, problem-based learning, guest lectures, seminars, site visits, etc.

Because students will be experienced practicing professionals from different disciplines, the programme provides scope for a considerable degree of inter-disciplinary learning and evaluation of experience both within the student group as well as between lecturers and students. Students are expected to actively contribute to this interactive process.

Assessment The programme is assessed through a range of techniques including: project work; group work,assignments, presentations and examinations. Assessments in the form of examinations will normally take place at the end of the respective semesters in January and May, with supplemental examinations in September. In addition,students will be expected to complete a dissertation.

Students progress from one academic year to the next provided all assessments in the pre-requisite modules have been passed.

In order to be admitted to the programme, students should have a minimum of a 2.2 in an honours degree (level 8 NQAI) or equivalent.Applications will also be considered from candidates who do not have the minimum academic requirements set out above but who do have significant relevant industry experience. In this situation candidates must have: * At least 5 years relevant experience in a management capacity, and * Have a qualification in a related discipline of at least equivalent to NQAI level 7, or other relevant qualification as accepted by the DIT Admissions and Exemptions Committee. * Such applicants may also be requested to submit a portfolio of their work to facilitate the evaluation of their application.Selection will be made, following interview, using the following criteria. * Academic and or professional qualifications * Relevant professional employment experience * Evidence at interview of (a) a commitment to a career in spatial information management; (b) an interest in , and critical awareness of, the role of GI in society; and (c) evidence of interest in postgraduate spatial information research.Application forms are available from Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550