Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo)

Selkirk College

Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

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At Selkirk College in Castlegar, Canada, Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,080 per year (CAD 6,230 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,230 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,080 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: selkirk.ca ·

Program details

Overview

As the second year of the degree, coursework pairs classroom instruction with hands-on practice across geomatics topics: automating GIS applications, interpreting remote-sensing data, building internet maps, developing and managing databases, programming customised applications, working with global positioning systems, producing 3D visualisations, applying data management techniques, using open-source and open-data tools, and collecting and using drone-gathered data. A co-operative education placement is built into the year.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: In addition to Selkirk's general admission requirements: completion of 60 credits from a diploma, associate degree, or applied/academic degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with an average GPA of at least 2.33. Successful completion (60% or higher) of a 100- or 200-level introductory statistics course is required before completing the degree. International applicants must document English proficiency under Selkirk Policy 8611.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall
Application Deadline: Selkirk College's general programmes admit on a rolling, first-qualified-first-admitted basis: applications for Fall 2027 open 1 October 2026, Winter 2028 applications open 1 February 2027, and Spring 2028 applications open 1 June 2027, with no fixed closing date. Both domestic and international applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, or international applicants may instead apply directly to Selkirk with a $100 application package; admission stays rolling until seats fill. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is competitive-entry with its own published timeline for the 2027/28 intake. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Selkirk College

Type: College
Founded: 1966
Students: 2,287
Programs: 109
Location: Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) award?

Selkirk College awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,080 per year (CAD 6,230 per year for local students).

Can Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Selkirk College.

What language is Geographic Information Systems: Bachelor's Degree (BGeo) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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