MSCGI : Master of Science(Geoinformatics)

Programme Type DEGREE
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Sciences
Duration 2 Years
Medium ENGLISH
Specialization Geoinformatics
Description

Programme Objectives:

Objectives of the programme are to:

  • acquaint the learners with basic and advance understanding of the underlying principles, concepts and techniques of geoinformation science,
  • provide skills in geospatial data handling, processing and analysis,
  • impart critical spatial thinking in the learners to analyse problems from a spatial perspective systematically,
  • prepare the learners to apply the principles and techniques towards finding scientific solution to problems in their application domain and communicate the findings; and
  • widen opportunities for learners for higher studies and developing career in different sectors of employment involving geoinformatics.

Target Group:

  • Defence and law enforcement personnel
  • School and college/university teachers either teaching or interested in teaching geoinformation science related courses
  • Working professionals possessing little or no exposure to geoinformatics but are interested to initiate and develop skills in this field, and
  • Graduates from various academic backgrounds interested in acquiring basic theoretical understanding and develop practical skills on the aspects of data handling and processing to use the data in application areas of their interests.

NOTE : 

IGNOU will try to make every effort to conduct Laboratory Courses of the programme at the Learner Support Centre chosen by applicants. However, in case of any issue, University may allot a study centre to the enrolled learners at its discretion and the learners may be advised to attend the Laboratory Courses at the Learner Support Centre different than the one chosen by them. Learners should be prepared for such a situation.

 

For more details, please visit http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/sos/programmes/detail/818/2

Eligibility

Graduate in Science/Engineering/Architecture/ Planning/ Computer Application/ Information Technolog from a recognised University or Master of Arts in Geography from a recognised University

Fee Structure

Rs. 15700/- per  Annum with Registration and Development fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator Prof. Benidhar Deshmukh, Ph: 011-29571677, Email: bdeshmukh@ignou.ac.in, Prof. Meenal Mishra, 011-29571676, email: meenalmishra@ignou.ac.in

Course Details


Regional & Study Centre Details

Regional Centre Study Centre
HYDERABAD 0105: LAL BAHADUR COLLEGE (105)
KARNAL 1009: GOVERNMENT P.G. COLLEGE (1009)
JAMMU 1232: GOVT. M.A.M. COLLEGE (1232)
BHOPAL 1500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHOPAL LSC Code 1500
BHOPAL 1501: MOTILAL VIGYAN MAHAVIDYALAYA (1501)
AIZWAL 1946: GOVT. AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE (1946)
AIZWAL 1923: PACHHUNGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (1923)
PORT BLAIR 0201: JNR MAHAVIDYALALA (201)
BHUBANESHWAR 2100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHUBANESHWAR LSC Code 2100
SRINAGAR 1209: SHRI PRATAP SINGH COLLEGE (1209)
DEHRADUN 3100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DEHRADUN LSC CODE 3100
RANCHI 3200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RANCHI LSC Code 3200
RAIPUR 1503: GOVT. ARTS & SCI. COLLEGE (1503)
NAGPUR 36059P: REGIONAL REMOTE SENSING CENTER AMRAVATI ROAD NAGPUR MAHARASHTRA
DELHI 3 Naraina 38047: Ram Lal Anand College Delhi
NOIDA 3900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NOIDA LSC Code 3900
GUWAHATI 0401: Guwahati University Guwahati 0401
TRIVANDRUM 40030: INSTITUTE OF LAND AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT (40030P)
MADURAI 43087: Central University of Tamil Nadu
MADURAI 2503: THIYAGARAJAR COLLEGE (2503)
VARANASI 48056: FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCINCE BHU VARANASI (48056)
PATNA 0500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PATNA LSC Code 0500
ARMY-UDHAMPUR 5501: HRDC HQ NORTHERN COMMAND (5501)