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Colleges and Universities Offering Geographic Information Systems(GIS) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Geographic Information Systems(GIS), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Major Subject
GIS
Course Category
Certificate
Average Study Duration
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About Geographic Information Systems(GIS)

Those who pursue a course in GIS can work in some of the following fields
- Management of resources
- Planning of locations and management of assets
- Urban & regional planning
- Archaeological uses among others.
- Criminology matters
- An Impact assessment of the environment
- Analysis with regards to engineering
- Investigations of the earth’s surface that is scientific in nature
- The assessment and eventual development of infrastructure
- Studies of the demographics of regions and their population.

Colleges Offering Geographic Information Systems(GIS)

Course Categories
- GIS Fundamentals (Mapping and Spatial Analysis) using ArcGis
- Advanced GIS - Spatial Analysis for Policy Makers
- Mobile Mapping for ArcGIS
- GIS (Mapping and Spatial Analysis) using Open source QuantumGis in-house
Academic requirements
-Students applying for the course above must have scored at least a D+ in KCSE
Course duration
-1 year
Mode of study
-full time

Universities Offering Geographic Information Systems(GIS)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

1.The following shall be eligible to apply for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the university:-

either

i)a holder of a Masters degree from the University of Nairobi. or

ii)a holder of a Masters degree or equivalent academic qualifications of another institution recognised by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status.

In either case, the applicant should be able to produce evidence, to the satisfaction of Senate, of his capacity to carry out original research.

2.Subject to the approval of Senate, Faculties may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have obtained such academic or equivalent qualifications as are considered necessary for registration within the academic area of interest of the Faculty and may require applicants to submit to such tests or interviews as the Faculty regulations permit.
Bsc GIS and Remote Sensing
Entry points are 65 points
Duration is 4 years
Course includes training in Geospatial Information Systems, Surveying, remote sensing, urban and regional planning and geodesy.
Bachelors degree in Geo Informatics engineering . Duration 4 years full time.visit TTU online page to see requirements.The school also offers masters in the course

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