
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program at BCIT offers pathways to a dynamic career in a rapidly growing field. GIS technology is essential across numerous sectors, including environmental management, urban planning, engineering, and business. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional looking to advance your career, our programs provide the technical education and practical skills needed to succeed. The curriculum is designed to equip you with a strong foundation in GIS principles, software, and applications, preparing you for diverse roles in both the public and private sectors.
Graduates are prepared for roles in environmental management, land use planning, engineering, natural resource management, transportation, real estate, utilities, business, and marketing. The program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving, skills highly valued by employers across various industries.
BCIT offers an Advanced Certificate, an Advanced Diploma, and a Bachelor of Technology in GIS. The Bachelor of Technology is a degree completion program that builds on the Advanced Diploma with additional management and liberal arts studies, including a mandatory work experience component.
The Bachelor of Technology in GIS is a degree completion program. Applicants are required to have an associate degree or a college diploma to be eligible for admission.
Tuition fees are not specified on the program page. International students should refer to BCIT's official fee schedules for current tuition rates.