Geographic Information System (GIS) is a new frontier subject which combines geography, computer, remote sensing technology and cartography in recent 20 years.
Geographic information system major mainly trains senior professionals who can engage in scientific research or teaching in scientific research institutions or universities, and engage in applied research, technology development, production and management and administrative management related to geographic information systems.
Graduates majoring in geographic information system can apply for master's degree in cartography and geographic information system, remote sensing, spatial information engineering, resources, environment and urban and rural planning and management, geographic information science and technology, surveying and mapping engineering, environmental engineering, computer application technology, etc.
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Career prospects
1. Geographic Information System (GIS), as a major of university education, has appeared in many foreign universities since 1970s, while less than 140 universities in China offer this major, so the demand for senior talents engaged in GIS design and development has been in short supply.
2. With the process of informatization in various departments of the country and the increase and development of high-tech enterprises engaged in the development of geographic information system engineering in China, the demand for this professional talent will increase and the gap will expand.
3. Graduates can engage in applied research, technology development, production management and administrative management related to geographic information systems in relevant departments such as cities, regions, resources, environment, transportation, population, housing, land, infrastructure and planning management, and also engage in scientific research or teaching in scientific research institutions or institutions of higher learning.
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Baidu encyclopedia-geographic information system major