GIS for Environmental Managers (Short Course)

Course overview

This course introduces the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and provides practical training in GIS operation through lectures and workshop sessions using GIS software. You will explore the theory and practice of GIS operation, within the context of environmental management.

Take Three Courses and gain a Postgraduate Certificate …

In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you take an additional 2 courses (with the academic assessments) from our short course portfolio you will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Conservation Ecology.

If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course - it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).

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Key Facts

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

Duration:
11th - 14th June 2012

Delivery method:
Part-time

Academic credits:
20

Fees:
£600 (plus an additional £200 if you wish to take the academic assessment). Early Bird and BU Alumni discounts are available.

Entry requirements:
This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree; or to non-graduates/ professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course.

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.

Course reference:
PSCGIS

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