Master of Science in Integrative Studies - GIS Development and Database Administration

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The fast change of pace in our society is creating new career opportunities for individuals trained in multiple disciplines. The integrative studies graduate program allows students to access expertise from two areas and integrate courses into a degree that meets the needs of an emerging career field. In order to function effectively, every organization needs to make sure its database is always secure, available and performing at maximum capacity. A database administrator is a central figure in securing, maintaining and fine-tuning databases. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database stores geospatial information consisting of a combination of maps, 3D images, and space or time coordinates, among others. A database administrator who is trained to handle the complexities of large volumes of GIS data will be a sought after asset to any organization.

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