UMaine Online

Online Master of Science in Spatial Informatics

UMaineOnline is ranked #69 in Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

The online M.S. in Spatial Informatics prepares graduates to better utilize location information, geographic information systems, sensors, and mobile technologies to accomplish the day-to-day tasks of businesses and organizations. The program creates a path for those from diverse academic backgrounds to transition to an information system career by providing a foundation in geographic information science.

Students will explore topics such as:

• Cognitive science
• Artificial intelligence
• Spatio-temporal phenomena
• Intelligent spatial information systems design
• And More

For more information, visit the Spatial Informatics website.

Curriculum

Students will work closely with the Steering Committee to develop a program of study that includes courses that reflect the student’s personal and professional goals.

Core Courses

The following courses are required (15 credits):

Electives

Choose five courses from the following (15 credits):

Admissions

We have rolling admissions so you can apply and be accepted into the program at any time. However, the following dates are recommended:

• Fall semester: August 1
• Spring semester: January 1

Those applying for campus-wide research assistantships or scholarships should complete their application packets by January 1 for Fall admission.

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If you would like to be contacted personally to have questions answered or to discuss your qualifications for participating in our graduate programs, please contact Harlan Onsrud, Professor of Spatial Computing, Graduate Coordinator for Spatial Informatics and Information Systems.

Careers

Graduates are both self-employed and employed throughout business and government in a broad range of spatial information management and system development positions. Jobs are numerous, varied, and well paid. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for the spatial informatics field is $68,380-$93,580.

Notable Companies Employing Alumni

• Artisan Global, LLC
• Bentley Motors Limited
• Esri
• Gallup International
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
• Intuit
• iPointer, Inc.
• Microsoft
• Miramap B.V.
• Netcetera
• Promag Systems, Inc.
• Starbucks
• Verisk Analytics
• ViacomCBS
• Willauer Consulting
• WilmerHale

Faculty

While all the faculty members in the School of Computing and Information Science may contribute to teaching and research in any of its academic units, the core Spatial Informatics faculty members include:

For detailed background, research and contact information on other professors in the School, please see Faculty and Staff.

Financial Support Options

For general information on the range of grants, loans and scholarships available from Federal and other sources for graduate students, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.