Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA)

Geographical information is everywhere. Think of physical planning, risk management, navigation systems, location based services, movement analysis, augmented reality, increasing use of maps and volunteered geographical information. This is why Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) from Utrecht University is such a relevant and complete Master of Science program.

There are two aspects which make GIMA a unique program: the blended learning concept and the co-operation between four renowned Dutch universities. GIMA is also an international program.It does not only target Dutch bachelors, but also foreign bachelors and professionals with equivalent pre-education.

Key facts

• GIMA is ablended learning Master's program, which means that most of the time you are studying from the place where you think you can study best (e.g. at home, or your local library).
• Students study full time(2 yrs.) or part time(4 yrs.). For the first half of the program there are only four short contact periodsper year, one at each partner university. During those contact periods (with a duration of two weeks) you are supposed to be present in person but for the rest of the year you can study through our electronic learning environment from wherever you are.
• Obviously, the same holds for the individual thesis research project and internship, each of 6 (full time) or 12 (part time) months length in the last half of the program.
• Careers
• GIMA graduates have excellent career prospects. Especially the demand for managers and application specialists in geo-information in the professional market is still constantly increasing.
• Possible prospects
• The Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) from Utrecht University aims at educating students to become;

• all-round managers of geo-information and/or

• all-round geo-information researchers and/or

• all-round geo-information application specialists.
• GIMA alumni work in the private sector with for example energy or utility companies, or in the field of geo-marketing or consulting. Furthermore, graduates could start their career in the public sector, like in research institutes, municipalities, or other governmental services. Also a combination of both sectors would be possible.

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

Courses include:

• Methods and Techniques for Geo-information Management and Application

• Geo-information Project Management

• Methods and Techniques for Geo-data Handling

• Management of Geo-information in Organisations

• Geo-information Applications