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Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences (GIS) (MPGS)
The new Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Information Sciences offers graduate courses in all the key areas of GIS most relevant to the contemporary workplace, including geographic information systems methods, remote sensing techniques, spatial analytical methods, modeling and specialized computer programming tailored to GIS needs.
Students will become well-versed in the theoretical underpinnings of GIS and given substantial practical experience in the application of state of the art computer-based systems to a wide range of real world problems.
Master of Professional Studies in Persian (MPST)
Part of the National Flagship Language Initiative, this full-time program offers students who already possess basic functional ability in Persian (roughly ILR 1+ or better, ACTFL Advanced or better, or 3-4 semesters of Persian) an unprecedented opportunity to develop professional proficiency in Persian, sufficient to study through, or work in, the language. The program employs an innovative, modular, task-based, multi-strand curriculum. Main content areas include modern Iranian culture, politics and international relations.
Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development (MPST)
The real estate development industry is a major economic engine for the U.S. economy. Filling a growing need within the field, the Master of Professional Studies and Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development offer graduate courses relevant to the broader economic, public and policy implications of real estate development activities.
The programs provide a foundation in the six aspects of real estate developmentland acquisition and redevelopment, finance, architectural design, construction management, marketing, and property management. Academic grounding is balanced with the professional tools and techniques essential to successful development, including negotiation skills and the fundamental process and legal tools to bring a development to fruition.
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SPOC
1130 Mitchell Building
College Park
MD
20742
Telephone: 301-314-3572 or 1-877-989-7762
Fax: 301-314-7915
spoc@umd.edu
http://www.professionalstudies.umd.edu