The Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) degree is a fully online professional STEM graduate degree program focused on training students to solve problems using GIS and location data.

The curriculum offers coursework that brings academic rigor to topics required for GIS professionals in business, engineering, planning, data and information management, as well as government and non-profit organizations.  With its emphasis upon spatial data analysis and computer programming techniques, the MAGIST program prepares students for professional success in specialized and highly skilled positions within the GIS and geospatial technology industries.

ADMISSIONS

UCLA’s Master of Geospatial Applied Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) is designed for individuals with educational or professional experience with geographic information systems (GIS) or allied technical fields. Ideally, applicants will possess some GIS work experience or the equivalent of an undergraduate or graduate-level certificate in GIS.  Individuals who are interested in studying GIS at the entry-level are encouraged to first enroll in the fully online GIS and Geospatial Technology certificate program, offered in partnership with the UCLA Department of Geography and UCLA Extension.