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Curtin University

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Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence

  • Certificate

In this course you'll learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their application in areas such as agriculture, defence, mining and urban planning. This course requires no prior knowledge in the field.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Fees
$4,500 per year / $14,789 total

About this course

Outline Outline

In this course you'll learn the principles and applications of geographic information systems and remote sensing, focusing on their application in areas such as agriculture, defence, mining and urban planning.

This course requires no prior knowledge in the field. It is nested with other courses in geospatial intelligence - graduates may continue on to study our graduate diploma and master courses.

See our handbook for more course information.

What jobs can the Geospatial Intelligence course lead to?

Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Biodiversity and conservation
  • Emergency response planning
  • Health
  • Military intelligence
  • Mining
  • Retail trade
  • Transport and urban planning
What you'll learn
  • Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
  • analyse spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
  • Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyse, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
  • Recognise and be engaged in spatial issues that occur in other countries and/or on global scales
  • Understand and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
  • Work and learn with industry to develop initiative, problem solving ability, team and communication skills as well as gain exposure to real-world, location-based, problems.

Study locations

Perth

Online

What you will learn

  • Apply the fundamental principles of geospatial technology to a range of application areas
  • analyse spatial data and issues to generate novel and appropriate solutions
  • Select appropriate datasets/imagery and software to analyse, transform, and present findings in ways that are suitable to a range of audiences
  • Recognise and be engaged in spatial issues that occur in other countries and/or on global scales
  • Understand and interact with people across different cultures and respect different points of view
  • Work and learn with industry to develop initiative, problem solving ability, team and communication skills as well as gain exposure to real-world, location-based, problems.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Curtin University.
87.7%
Overall satisfaction
86.6%
Skill scale
76.4%
Teaching scale
68.8%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary