Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics

About

Saint Louis University’s Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics prepares graduates for geospatial careers around the globe. It combines theory and practice to train the geospatial professionals of tomorrow.  SLU's B.S. in geoinformatics and geospatial analytics from the Geospatial Institute and the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science is offered in cooperation with the mathematics and statistics, and computer science departments. This program trains students to be leading experts in the field of geospatial science. The program combines mathematical and geospatial theory with practical experience in computer science, geographic information systems, remote sensing and global position systems. The program prepares students for the current and future challenges of the growing geospatial industry and to meet increasing demands for experts in geospatial intelligence, geospatial analytics, spatial modeling and statistics, photogrammetry, machine learning, artificial intelligence and more. As an applied science, SLU's B.S. in geoinformatics and geospatial analytics program focuses on modern, global issues such as the environment, society and economy. Students develop a foundation in mathematical and geospatial theory and computer programming while applying GIS, GPS, remote sensing, geovisualization, spatial analyses and statistics, database management and programming skills within the natural, social science and physical sciences using innovative technologies and software programs (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI+IDL, SARscape, Python, GeoDA, Google Earth Engine, R). Students completing the Bachelor of Science curriculum in geoinformatics and geospatial analytics obtain a technically rigorous and applicative degree, modeled from curricula of 70+ other programs around the United States. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Geospatial Analyst, GIS Specialist, Remote Sensing Analyst, Land Surveyor Cartographer, Urban Planner (GIS Focus), Environmental Analyst, Natural Resource Manager, Geospatial Data Scientist, Spatial Database Administrator, Transportation Planner, Climate Change Analyst,Hydrology & Water Resource Analyst, Disaster Management Specialist, Forestry GIS Specialist,Mining & Exploration GIS Analyst, Agriculture & Precision Farming Analyst, Oil & Gas GIS Specialist, Defense & Intelligence Geospatial Analyst, Marine & Coastal GIS Analyst, Public Health GIS Analyst,Utility & Infrastructure GIS Analyst, Real Estate & Property Mapping Specialist, Smart City Planner, Geospatial Consultant, Location Intelligence Analyst.