Master in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

Specialization: Geo-Information Management for Land Administration

Location

Enschede

Institute

University of Twente

For who?

Students achieving MSc degree

Date & Time(s)

Start September (duration 22 months)

Language

This program will be in English. Dit programma is alleen in het Engels.

Summary

In the specialisation in Geo-Information Management for Land Administrations, you will learn to develop responsible land administration systems that document and map people-to-land relationships. Without such systems, authorities and communities don’t know who owns what, residents don’t have security of tenure and can lose their land or get evicted at any time. All countries need an efficient land administration system in place: this is a core function of each country. In this specialisation you will learn to manage land rights, restrictions, and responsibilities using (3D) cadastral data, UAV data processing, and geo-information modelling.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

  • You know how to use cadastral intelligence to design and apply responsible land administration solutions;
  • You have a solid knowledge of cadastral data acquisition technologies and dissemination methods based on aerial, UAV, LiDAR or mobile data, and 3D cadastres;
  • You have a solid knowledge of Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration, Responsible Land Administration, ISO Int. Standard Land Administration Domain Model (LADM).


Skills:

  • You can design and apply responsible land administration solutions;
  • You can create and maintain scalable land information systems and models;
  • You can implement procedural regulations in land tenure and property rights.


Values:

  • You maintain a critical attitude towards technological innovation in land administration management;
  • You establish land management systems for sustainability and equality in land governance;
  • You use geospatial data in an ethical way.


Entry requirements

Applicants for the Master’s Programme Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (MSc) should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a discipline related to the course, preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field.
The following average scores apply to the Master’s programme:

  • A 3.0 or higher Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 4.0 scale, or
  • Upper Second Class standing or higher


NOTE: a Lower Second Class standing may be accepted based on evidence of relevant professional experience and/or other further academic development.


Who is this offered to?

To (international) students who want to achieve a MSc degree in GIS and EA, with a specialization in geo-information management for land administration.

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