Distance Learning MSc in Geographical Information Science
The School of Geography, Birkbeck College offers an advanced and flexible
Masters degree in GISc for professionals and researchers working with
geographically referenced data. The degree builds on 20+ years of experience in
GISc at Birkbeck College. It is taught by Mr Paul Elsner with contributions from
Dr Rich Harris, Dr Nick Mount, Dr Mat Disney, Dr Martin Frost, Dr Sue Brooks,
Prof. John Shepherd, Mr Rob Mahoney, Prof. Martin Callingham, Dr Carolina Tobon,
Prof. Mark Hepworth, Mr Carl Calvert, Mr Jon Spinney, Mr Matt Foote and Mr
Stewart Berry who provide expertise from backgrounds such as consultancy, think
tanks, software providers and academia. The programme covers the philosophical,
scientific, social, policy, environmental and technological issues associated
with the use of GI in an international context.
Contact: School of Geography, Birkbeck College, Malet Street, London, WC1E
7HX, UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 7631 6490 (or 6475), Fax: +44 (0)20 7631
6498 E-mail:
Web: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/gisconline/
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Featured Events
GITA 17th Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, set for Sept. 21-24, 2008 - The conference is the only event of its kind, devoted exclusively to geospatial applications and technologies for all aspects of the oil and gas industry.
GeoInt 2008 - Join us for the 5-year anniversary of the GEOINT SYMPOSIUM October 27-30 in Nashville, Tenn., where you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and discover as we discuss the importance of being Mission Focused while Transitioning to the Future.
ASPRS Potomac Region GeoTech Conference - Geotech 2008 theme of "Emerging Geospatial Technologies and Applications." Technical session topics will include new data acquisition, distribution, and application technologies, each featuring presentations by well-known experts. 7&8 October in Silver Spring, MD
GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September. Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada