捕捉最先进的地理空间技术以推向市场并向消费者和企业提供实时信息是地理信息科学计划的核心。从支持GPS的设备到卫星系统和图像的地理空间技术是我们互联世界不可或缺的一部分，并被广泛应用于农业，医疗保健，能源和交通运输等行业。计划毕业生利用伊利诺伊大学的强大GIS核心，建立了灵活的跨学科专业知识在GIS，信息学，计算机科学和相关领域拥有著名的优势。PSM学生将在掌握商业知识和专业技能的同时，在GIS理论和应用方面打下坚实的基础。专业实习为学生提供了在工业/组织环境中应用其技术和商业知识的机会。毕业生将准备在利用
Capturing cutting-edge geospatial technologies to market and provide real-time information to consumers and businesses is the core of the Geographic Information Science program.Geospatial technologies, ranging from GPS-enabled devices to satellite systems and imagery are an integral part of our interconnected world, and are applied in a wide range of industries including agriculture, healthcare, energy, and transportation.Program graduates build a flexible, cross-disciplinary expertise around a strong GIS core, drawing upon the University of Illinois's renowned strengths in GIS, informatics, computer science, and related fields.PSM students will gain a firm foundation in GIS theory and applications, while acquiring business knowledge and professional skills. The professional internship provides students with opportunities to apply their technical and business knowledge in an industrial/organizational setting.Graduates will be prepared to apply their blended science and business education at companies that utilize GIS to enhance product sales, resource development, business efficiency, and service delivery.