Integrative Studies - GIS Development and Database Administration (MS)
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 36
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In order to function effectively, every organization needs to make sure its database is always secure, available and performing at maximum capacity. A database administrator is a central figure in securing, maintaining and fine-tuning databases. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database stores geospatial information consisting of a combination of maps, 3D images, and space or time coordinates, among others. A database administrator who is trained to handle the complexities of large volumes of GIS data will be a sought after asset to any organization.
Career Outlook
With an Master of Science in integrative studies with a focus in GIS development and database administration, students will be equipped to handle the challenging demands of working with geospatial databases. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, employment of database administrators is projected to grow 11 % through 2024, and the current median annual pay for this profession is $84,950.
Curriculum
Students will take courses in the Departments of Geography and Computer Management and Information Systems, according to the master’s in integrative studies requirements:
- 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses, 18 credit hours of which are from the Department of Geography and 12 credit hours from the Department of Computer Management and Information Systems.
- At least half of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 500-level.
- No more than three credit hours of the 30 credit hours of coursework can be independent study.
- All students will complete six credit hours of integrative studies thesis or non-thesis capstone work.
Required Courses
Geography
(3) GEOG 424 Vector Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(3) GEOG 425 Raster Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(3) GEOG 432 Python Scripting in GIS
Three courses from the following:
- (3) GEOG 423 Computer Mapping
- (3) GEOG 431 Web-based Online Mapping
- *^(3) GEOG 454 Topics in Geographic Techniques
- *(3) GEOG 525 Seminar in Geographic Information Systems
- (3) GEOG 573 GIS Modeling for the Natural Environment
*Different topics may be taken under this course number
^Must be a GIS-related topic
Computer Management & Information Systems
(3) CMIS 563 Oracle SQL for Business Analytics
(3) CMIS 564 Database Design
(3) CMIS 566 Introduction to Business Analytics Intelligence and Analytics
One course from the following:
- (3) CMIS 422 Information Security
- (3) CMIS 567 Business Analytics Capstone
Capstone Requirements
(1) INTG 500 Proposal Development
(5) INTG 599 Thesis or (5) INTG 593 Final Project
Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Official copies of all postsecondary transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment. Applicants may be required to take prerequisites or resolve any deficiencies before classified status is approved.
- Completion of GEOG 418 Geographic Information Systems
- College-level programming course or programming work experience
- College-level statistics course or comparable work experience
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- GMAT or GRE (waived if applicant graduated from an AACSB accredited School of Business with a GPA of 3.5 or higher)
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- A letter of intent clearly articulating the applicant’s academic/career goals, how his/her academic background prepares him/her to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves his/her goals must be submitted with the application.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be considered if all the following conditions are met.
- The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than four years prior to the application submission.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of their performance in the baccalaureate degree.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of why they will be successful in the integrative studies program.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
