The MS in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) at the University of Southern California’s Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is designed to equip students with an advanced understanding of spatial thinking, spatial data management, geospatial analytics, and the use of leading-edge GIS tools. The curriculum offers core foundational courses along with three specialized tracks: Spatial Data Management, Spatial Computing, and Spatial Analytics. Students gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, including a unique fieldwork excursion to the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island. The program is rigorous and applicable for aspiring GIS professionals from diverse backgrounds, supporting careers in public, private, nonprofit, and military sectors. The program is offered in both residential and fully online modalities, with streaming and asynchronous learning options. It requires 28 units of graduate work, and electives are tailored to student interests in consultation with an academic advisor. 来源： https://gis.usc.edu