Geoinformatics is the art and science of gathering, processing, manipulating, managing, disseminating and applying geospatial data. The B.Sc. (Geoinformatics) programme is intended to produce professionals who are capable of using information technology (IT) to handle geospatial information for the economic, social and physical development of the country. Since its inception, as many as 556 graduates had successfully completed this programme.

Aim of Programme

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates that have sound knowledge in geoinformation science, competent in handling geospatial information as well as being ethical and able to contribute to the development of the country.

Programme Objective

The objective of this programme is to produce graduates who are:

i) Able to apply their knowledge and skills in the planning, analysis, design and supervision of works related to the geoinformatics discipline

ii) Technically competent in solving problems logically, analytically and creatively based on sound facts and ideas

iii) Capable of possessing a good leadership quality, ethical and professionally contribute towards the development of the nation

iv) Able to work collectively in societies of diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals

v) Able to communicate effectively across a range of contexts and audiences

vi) Able to manage geoinformatics issues for the development and betterment of the nation and mankind

vii) Willing to embark on business and provide job opportunities

viii) Aware of the current local and global issues

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme may work as GIS professionals at various government and private organizations related to land affairs. Among the posts that can be held are:

• Geoinformation Officer

• GIS/Remote Sensing Manager

• Geospatial Database Administrator

• GIS System Analyst

• GIS Programmer/Application Developer

• GIS/Remote Sensing Project Manager

• GIS/Remote Sensing Project Consultant