{"id":338,"date":"2020-02-20T18:29:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T18:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-in-geographic-information-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:01:19","slug":"ms-geographic-information-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-geographic-information-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Geographic Information Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>MS in Geographic Information Systems Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The innovative GIS master\u2019s program at Johns Hopkins University provides a solid foundation in geospatial data science, programming and application development, predictive analytics, big data technologies, and project management.<\/p>\n<p>The rapidly growing geospatial technology field offers opportunities in many sectors, from government and national security to business, environmental studies, and health. With high demand, professionals with advanced degrees will be better positioned for leadership roles and the most highly regarded jobs in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates of JHU\u2019s Geographic Information Systems program work at places such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/li>\n<li>Office of Youth Violence Prevention at the Baltimore City Health Department<\/li>\n<li>Department of Defense<\/li>\n<li>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/li>\n<li>International Boundary and Water Commission<\/li>\n<li>Yellowstone National Park<\/li>\n<li>Citizens Property Insurance Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pursue Your Degree On Your Terms<\/h3>\n<p>Our GIS master\u2019s program was designed for working professionals. You can take classes 100% online and choose to attend full- or part-time. 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