An intensive Two-year M.Sc., Geoinformatics (Private study ) at the Department of Geography, University of Madras is designed to provide the candidates a sound knowledge in the field of Geospatial technology for effective use of Geoinformatics in sustainable resource development planning .The course is designed for management level training for duration of two years. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to contribute to the design, implementation and management of geoinformation production systems and quality control systems
Eligibility for Admission
A candidates who has passed BA/B.Sc., Degree Examination with Geography/
Geology/physics/Environmental Sciences / Computer science / Computer Applications /Information Technology/ Agriculture/Remote sensing as the main subject of study or Geography as one of the subjects of study with knowledge of Mathematics /Statistics at least at the +2 level or BE Civil Engineering or any information Technology related fields or an examination of any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
Candidates with degrees in other subject areas will be considered if the demonstrate interest, aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technology.
Duration of the course
The duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of four semesters.
Medium of instruction: English
ISSUE OF APPLICATION IN PERSON:
Applications can be had in person at the information centre, University of Madras ,Chennai -600 005 on payment of Rs 300/-by cash.
ISSUE OF APPLICATION BY POST:
Those who want to obtain application by post have to send a written requisition
specifying the name of the programme together with a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs .350/- (Rs .300/-towards cost of Application and Rs .50/-towards postage) drawn in favour of “The Registrar ,University of Madras, Chennai -5.”
Application can also be downloaded from the university website at http://www.unom.ac.in However the cost of application for Rs 300/- by means of Demand Draft shall be enclosed, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.
Last date for issue /submission of filled in application: .28.09.2012.