The one-year Geographic Information Systems Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with knowledge and skills relating to geographic and cartographic science, with a focal point on information systems technology. In this program, you use both hands-on and theoretical approaches to explore topics such as: field data collection programming remote sensing enterprise geo-database design and management cloud-based services application development 2D and 3D cartographic design spatial analysis and project management A key part of this program is the independent project that you begin in your first semester and complete throughout your studies. You identify an area of interest, develop a project proposal, and then implement and complete your project, all in collaboration with an industry or government sponsor. Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability. Students who elect to apply to the non co-op version of the program may not have the opportunity to transfer to the co-op version at a later date. The use of GIS in various business environments is growing. Graduates may find work in: utility/resource management companies survey/engineering/environmental companies software companies municipal, provincial or federal agencies Graduates may also seek employment in jobs where GIS is a tool used within the discipline of their previous degree or diploma.