Master of Science in Geomatics

Programme Overview

Degrees and Qualifications

The MSc programme in GIS and Surveying has been running for more than 17 years. Being the longest-running programme in its category, the programme is highly regarded by GIS and surveying professionals in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific. By focusing on GIS and surveying technologies, students become familiar with the technical aspects of GIS and surveying operations and how they can be applied in a variety of industries including how results can be accurately interpreted. As such, graduates are employed in various disciplines.

MSc Leaflet (Chinese version) / MSc Leaflet (English version)
Poster (Chinese version) / Poster (English version)

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.