Offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems is a bachelor's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,168 per year (CAD 8,390 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 8,390 / year
International tuition: CAD 27,168 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year applied bachelor's degree covers Geographic Information Systems (GIS), focusing on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data about Earth's surface. Students learn to use GIS software to build maps, analyze geographic patterns, and apply results to urban planning, environmental management, resource management, and emergency services. The first year consists of two 15-week semesters of foundational coursework in GIS fundamentals, relational database management, cartographic principles, and GIS software applications, alongside training in critical thinking and problem-solving for spatial challenges. The second year includes an 800-hour work-integrated learning practicum where students apply classroom knowledge to real-world GIS projects and complete a capstone project addressing a business or organizational challenge. The program is delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus and is intended for applicants who already hold a post-secondary credential. Graduates are prepared for roles in mapping, spatial analysis, and geographic data management, and the program is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants for this program are required to have previously completed post-secondary studies at an accredited post-secondary institution, and should be comfortable with computers, file management, and standard office applications. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests.
