Title of degree: geoinformatics
Field of study: natural sciences
Language of the training: hungarian
Form of training: full-time and correspondence
Level of education: master’s degree (MSc)
Training period: 4 semesters
Level of qualification and indication of qualification in diploma
- level of qualification: master’s degree (magister, master; abbreviation: MSc)
- qualification: qualified geoinformatics specialist
- title in English: Expert in Geoinformatics
The aim of the training is:
The aim of the Master’s programme in geoinformatics is to train geoinformatics researchers and analysts who are able to creatively cultivate the science of geoinformatics based on their basic and practical knowledge of natural sciences, mathematics, informatics and English. Geoinformaticians are qualified to interpret spatial phenomena, processes and information related to geographic location, and to perform problem-solving, design, development, operation, management and consultancy tasks in the operation of geoinformatics systems, decision support systems and expert systems. They are prepared to continue their studies at doctoral level.
The person responsible for the Master’s degree in Geoinformatics is Dr. habil. Tamás Jancsó (jancso.tamas @ amk.uni-obuda.hu)
The main areas of training are:
| Science knowledge | 10 credits |
| Economic, legal and human sciences | 7 credits |
| Geoinformatics professional skills | 69 credits |
| Elective subjects | 6 credits |
| Internships | 8 credits |
| Thesis | 20 credits |
| Total: | 120 credits |
Professional practice:
The internship is a continuous placement (240 certified working hours) of six weeks’ duration, consisting of a field geoinformatics assignment at an off-site training site (field data collection, post-survey evaluation and processing).
