Our Certificates & Degrees
Accelerated / Non-Thesis Master of Science in Cartography & GIS
Enjoy our world-class campus and network in-person while strengthening your competence in GIS applications and cultivating your cartographic design portfolio.
We are discontinuing our online certificates and degree. We are no longer accepting applications for the online programs.
Online GIS Fundamentals Capstone Certificate
Build a strong foundation for your GIS career by learning the core concepts of mapping, spatial analysis, and geocomputing.
Online Advanced GIS Capstone Certificate
Focus on the skills, concepts, and technologies that will make a difference in your GIS career with our versatile curriculum.
Online Master of Science in Cartography & GIS – GIS Development
Become a confident GIS programmer and acquire the tools you need to serve as an expert and leader in the geospatial field.
"I found the classes to be a good mix of intense, technical work and hands-off, exploratory projects. Thanks to this variety, I am confident pursuing jobs in multiple sectors. "
Bryce Linden, Accelerated Master’s Graduate
News and Events
Join us at the 2025 Geospatial Summit!
The annual Geospatial Summit will happen on Wednesday, April 16. This event will have speakers sharing new insights, interesting research, and more—plus a career panel and career fair that’ll get you thinking about your potential …
Map Chat with Daniel Huffman | March 12
It’s that time again—time for our monthly speaker series, Map Chat, to bring you something fresh and interesting from the world of cartography & GIS. On Wednesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join …
Map Chat with Atlas Guo | December 4
This semester’s Map Chat schedule wraps up with a real treat: a visit from Atlas Guo, award-winning mapmaker and all-around cool guy. On Wednesday, December 4 at noon Central time, join us via Zoom or …
Map Chat with Alex Fries | November 19
Our monthly speaker series, Map Chat, continues with Alex Fries, a cartographer with the National Park Service. On Tuesday, November 19 at noon Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab …
The Future of the UW–Madison GIS Professional Programs
We are currently working toward discontinuing our online certificates and degree (GIS Fundamentals Capstone Certificate, Advanced GIS Capstone Certificate, Master of Science in Cartography & GIS—GIS Development). We anticipate that admissions will be suspended beginning …
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