ME Geoinformatics

Master of Engineering in Geoinformatics

ME Geoinformatics or Master of Engineering in Geoinformatics is a Post-Graduate Information Technology Management course. The Master of Engineering course in Geoinformatics is aimed at developing science graduates in the field of Informatics of the Earth. The increasing applications of Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing have created a gap between the demand and supply of trained manpower in this field.

The duration of the Master of Engineering course in Geoinformatics is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters. The Master of Engineering course in Geoinformatics is an important one and a career originating in nature which opens a lot of job scopes for the candidates after its completion.

ME Geoinformatics Eligibility

• The candidates should have completed graduation in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Science, Agriculture, Management, Geography, and Commerce with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% marks for SC/ST candidates).
• Some of the reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

ME Geoinformatics Syllabus

Syllabus of Geoinformatics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

ME Geoinformatics Colleges

• Anna University - Chennai

ME Geoinformatics Course Suitability

• Candidates who want to gain both the breadth and depth of knowledge in Geo-informatics required for solving real-world problems are suitable for it.
• Those who have the capacity of understanding the geographical context in the effective collection of geographical data and information from a variety of sources (primary and secondary) including using remote sensing; topographical surveying, GPS technology, etc. are well suited for it.
• They should have the ability to critically assess, evaluate and use computational methods in Geo-informatics, including machine learning, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and pattern search and recognition.
• They should be able to explain the principles, theories, tools, and techniques of geo-informatics and apply specialized knowledge of geo-informatics to a wide range of disciplines.

How is the ME Geoinformatics Course Beneficial?

• Students completing this course will be equipped to follow careers in managing, presenting, and analyzing spatial and geographic information, or developing spatial and geographic systems and applications in a wide variety of organizations and application areas.
• The course is beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. as it gives a good base for these degrees.
• The students will gain the unique knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the design, development, and deployment of complex systems and applications in a rapidly emerging Geoinformatics profession.
• The course teaches students how to apply creative and critical thinking in solving applications in multidisciplinary areas using Geoinformatics.

ME Geoinformatics Employment Areas

• Agriculture
• Automatic Vehicle Location Systems
• Environmental Modelling and Analysis
• In-car Navigation Systems
• Public Health
• Telecommunications
• Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Urban Planning

ME Geoinformatics Job Types

• Auto CAD Expert / Draughtsman (Civil Drawings)
• Engineer- Remote Sensing
• GIS Specialist
• Lecturer & Professor
• Research Scientist / Research Associate
• Senior Sales Manager
• Senior Research Fellow
• Senior GIS Engineer - Developer