Geomatics engineering & geographic information systems (GIS) 

Master of Engineering

The master of engineering (MEng) in geomatics and GIS is designed for engineering and other environmental and urban infrastructure professionals who are seeking a multidisciplinary master's degree. The MEng requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field (math, natural science, information technology, computer science, or social science) from an accredited college or university.

The master of engineering requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, which includes nine courses and 3 credit hours for an advanced master's report.

Master of Science

The master of science (MS) in geomatics and GIS is designed for engineers who are seeking a master's degree with a focus on GIS and civil engineering. The MS requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering from an accredited college of university.

The master of science requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, which includes nine courses and 3 credit hours for an advanced master's report or master's thesis.

Graduate Certificate

Successful completion of four graduate GIS or geomatics courses taught by the CU Denver civil engineering department qualifies students for a graduate certificate in Geomatics and GIS. These courses may be taken without formal admission to the master's degree programs. However, all course prerequisites apply, and students must have a bachelor's degree.

Learn more about the graduate certificate in GIS.

PhD

For information about pursuing a PhD degree in Geomatics and GIS, please contact the Department of Civil Engineering, civilengineering@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-7160.

Prerequisites

All graduate students are expected to have completed the prerequisite requirements relevant to geomatics and GIS.

Prerequisite list (pdf)

Faculty in Geomatics and GIS at CU Denver are leading researchers and practicing industry professionals familiar with the latest GIS techniques and practices.

Jeff Cozart, MBA, adjunct faculty member at CU Denver and at Metropolitan State University Denver in Aviation and Aerospace Sciences; CEO of Juniper Unmanned, Inc.

Jacek Grodecki, PhD in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, adjunct faculty member at CU Denver; Senior Director, Digital Globe, Inc.

Matthew Krusemark, MS from Saint Mary’s University, adjunct faculty member at CU Denver; Chief Technology Officer, Medallion, Inc.

Apostol Panayotov, PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, adjunct faculty member at CU Denver

Ashley Summers, PMP, GISP, Master of Applied Geography in Geographic Information Science from Texas State University; adjunct faculty member at CU Denver; Information Systems Manager at the Denver Regional Council of Governments

Jan Van Sickle, PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, licensed professional land surveyor, adjunct faculty member at CU Denver and Metropolitan State University Denver