Master of Science in Geomatics (MSc) / Postgraduate Diploma in Geomatics (PgD) - Application deadline 30 April 2021

Career Prospects / Academic Opportunities after Graduation

The application of GIS in Hong Kong and many other countries has increased rapidly in the last two decades and beyond just land surveying. Ten years ago, only two or three government departments in Hong Kong used GIS. Today, the list has grown to include the Lands Department, Planning Department, Highways Department, Transport Department, Fire Services Department, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

In the private sector, utilities such as gas and power companies have been frequent users. In recent years, telecommunications, planning, public administration, transportation, logistics, car navigation, civil engineering, archaeology and real estate companies have also adopted GIS in their operations. As such, new career opportunities arise for graduates from these postgraduate programmes.

Professional Recognition

The MSc degree is accredited by:

• Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), UK
• The Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES)

Programme Structure

Core Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Surveying Subjects (Applicable to students admitted from 2018/19 cohort and onwards)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialism	Surveying Specialism	Both GIS and Surveying Specialisms
Advanced GIS Spatial Data Visualization and Modeling Urban Informatics Urban Science and Systems	Advanced Surveying Satellite Positioning and Navigation Advanced Photogrammetry and Computer Vision	Dissertation Project Principles of GIS Remote Sensing Image Processing Spatial Data Analysis and Mining Spatial Data Acquisition

Elective GIS and Surveying Subjects

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialism	Surveying Specialism	Both GIS and Surveying Specialisms
Advanced Surveying Satellite Positioning and Navigation Advanced Photogrammetry and Computer Vision	Advanced GIS Spatial Data Visualization and Modeling Urban Informatics Urban Science and Systems	Mobile GIS Programming Location-based Services Advanced Topics in Geomatics Subjects related to project management, environmental studies, civil engineering, real estate and construction technologies

Programme Characteristics

Providing fundamental knowledge and leading edge skills in GIS and surveying at postgraduate level, these programmes cater for two groups of students. Those coming from non-Geomatics background will get specialist education in GIS while those with Geomatics background will advance their knowledge in the field and get to learn the latest in technologies. The interaction between these two groups makes these programmes unique and enables students to integrate with people from different backgrounds, thus broadening their experience.

For September 2021 entry, please obtain detailed information from the Study@PolyU website and apply online according to the following schedule:
September 2021 entry : deadline 30 April 2021

Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee for each Credit (HK$)	5,300 for local and non-local students
Initial Registration Credits	12 (Full-time), 6 (Part-time)

Course fee will be collected in two installments per year.

Entry Scholarship
For details, please visit https://www.polyu.edu.hk/fce/study-at-fce/taught-postgraduate-programmes PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.

Application fee
HK$350

Application procedures
Please view the application procedures here.