Master of Spatial Information Science (MC-SISC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

This course has as its objectives that graduates should:

• Have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles and the technology of spatial information
• Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School's courses are accredited
• Possess a broad knowledge base of spatial information science and technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professional with whom spatial information experts routinely communicate
• Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources
• Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
• Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the spatial information profession and the community
• Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities
• Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

Generic skills

Graduates are able to demonstrate competence across the broad field of spatial information science and engineering, and, through a specialization in one other science or engineering discipline of their choice, they have an excellent understanding of interfaces and links with other science and engineering disciplines. The Master of Spatial Information Science program develops breadth of understanding and outlook, and ability to engage with a wide range of technologies and applications, with sufficient depth in one or more specific areas of practice to develop competence in handling technically advanced and complex problems

Graduate attributes

• Strong analytical skills
• Depth of understanding
• Practical ingenuity
• Creativity
• Understanding of global issues
• Communication
• Business and management
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Leadership
• Lifelong learners
• Academically excellent
• Knowledgeable across disciplines
• Attuned to cultural diversity
• Active global citizens
• Leaders in communities