The Master of Geoscience (MGsc) is an exclusively online program offered through the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University. This unique online program is focused on Geographic Information Science and Technology and a supporting emphasis on Data Management in the Geosciences. These foci are encompassed in our programs two tracks - Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST), and Petroleum Data Management (PDM).
Designed to teach value-added skills to professionals, this non-thesis, 36 credit program encompasses provides a unique blend of courses in GIS, Programming, and in Management and Analysis of Geoscience Data. Offered in a completely online carousel model, students may complete the degree in as little as 18 months. Courses begin five times a year, and students may be admitted to the program three times per year; Fall, Spring or Summer.
In addition to a robust curriculum in Geographic Information Science and Technology that is applicable across all industry sectors, our program has strong ties to the Energy Industry. Our program’s Faculty reflect this breadth and uniquely among online GIS programs, our faculty have expertise in Geography, Geology & Geophysics and Oceanography as well as decades of professional experience in Oil & Gas and Data Management.
No time for a Master's? Our program offers two graduate certificates that will prepare you with skills needed to advance your career in as little as one year. Our graduate certificates are in the areas of Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Intelligence which is a joint program between the Geography Department and the Bush School of Public Policy at Texas A&M.
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Capstone Experience Course- Final Project
The main component of the capstone course is a semester-long research project on a relevant topic in the energy industry. Projects are designed with the help of the instructor. The instructor will mentor you as you work in collaboration with a company or professional organization.
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The culminating experience of the program is a semester-long research project on a relevant topic associated with your industry, company or client, or is simply of professional interest to you. Projects are designed with the help of the instructor who will mentor you through the research process.
You will integrate the knowledge and skills gained through other courses and experiences in the program and apply conceptual geoscience knowledge to solve applied problems. Concurrently, you will build on communication and professional skills. Some students have presented their projects at professional conferences to present their projects or submitted their work to industry magazines and peer-reviewed journals.
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- GIS-based Wellbore Geometry Analysis: Evaluating Recompletion Potential in the Eagle Ford Play
- “Micro-Helium” Projects in the U.S. – Investigating potential commercial gas fields with GIS and Geo-Spatial Technology
- MCDM GIS-based Route Selection Analysis: Optimizing Pipeline Transport in the Oil Industry
- Storage Optimization and Logistical Model Within Industrial Storage / Transportation Industries
- Three-Dimensional Imaging of Johnson Space Center WHITE Flight Control Room (FCR)
- Habitat Suitability Models for ESA Species on Naval Base Point Loma
- Applied Deep-Learning on Lunar Craters Are Lunar Craters Distributed Fractally
Former Student Capstone Experience Projects Testimonials
I found the capstone course not only a way to apply all the excellent content from the program in a real business scenario, it was personally extremely rewarding to see the direct application of the skills gained. Learning that I still lean on today and emulate in my career.
The Capstone Experience course provided valuable experience and insight into what the research process looks like from start to finish. Additionally, helpful feedback from Dr. Klein and other students, many of whom are already professional geoscientists, further enabled this opportunity to apply real-world problem solving to industry questions.
