University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of geographical information systems. It focuses on information technology and geographical applications, along with decision-support methodologies.

Type: undergraduate degree

Duration: 3 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • End-user Computing
  • Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Computer systems: fundamental concepts
  • Introduction to visual programming
  • Basic statistics
  • Introduction to archaeology
  • Know your world: introduction to geography
  • World issues: a geographical perspective
  • Comprehension skills for science
Second year subjects:
  • Systems analysis and design methods
  • Object-oriented concepts
  • The African challenge: people and environment
  • The geography of basic services provision
  • Map and aerial photo interpretation
  • People and the natural environment: use and impact
  • Mathematical programming
  • Rational decision-making
Third year subjects:
  • Principles of databases
  • Advanced systems development
  • Database design and implementation
  • Human-computer interaction
  • State of the people and environment in Southern Africa
  • Spatial economic development
  • Introduction to geographical information systems
  • Development of urban space

Careers: geographic information systems specialist, geographic researcher, data capturer.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​