The goal of the Geoinformatics track is to provide students in the MSIS degree program with both the breadth and depth of knowledge in geoinformatics required for solving real-world problems. With an emphasis in geoinformatics, the graduates of this new track in the MSIS degree program will gain the unique knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the design, development and deployment of complex systems and applications in a rapidly emerging geoinformatics profession. Graduates of the Geoinformatics track of the MSIS degree program will be able to deploy and manage geoinformation systems in industry, conduct research in geotechnologies, and pursue Ph.D. research in geoinformatics.

Students pursuing the MSIS degree in the Department of Information Science and Telecommunications would be eligible to specialize in the Geoinformatics track. Of the 36 credits required to obtain the MSIS degree, students interested in the Geoinformatics track must take 12 credits in geoinformatics or geoinformatics-related courses.