About Gis And Urban Planning in Fanshawe College
What will our world look like in 20, 50, or 100 years? What kind of positive influence can we have on it? If these types of questions interest you, then check out the GIS and Urban Planning program at Fanshawe.
With this GIS and Urban Planning program, you'll learn how your training can help make the world a cleaner, more sustainable place. You'll be provided with technical and design skills that will help you understand land use planning, land development, land conservation, and resource management, in both rural and urban communities from the perspective of both the public and private sector.
As well, you'll have access to cutting-edge technologies including GIS (Geographical Information Systems), CAD (Computer Aided Design), and Presentation Graphics. This training will be used in conjunction with our case study method that allows you to participate in the conceptualization of actual land development projects.
This two-year program also features two co-operative work terms that give you practical, hands-on experience with government, planning consultants, or land development companies. When you graduate, you'll be prepared for an exciting career as an information technician, GIS Operator or Analyst.
Whichever career you choose, you can bet that you'll be shaping our world.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may go on to become a Planning Technician, Urban Design Technician, 3D Graphic Specialist, GIS Technician, GIS Analyst, Mobile Mapping Technologist, Geomatics Technologist, Field GPS Operator, Design Technician, Environmental Planning Support Technician, Design Technologist, Cartographer, Research Analyst, Zoning Plans Examiner, By-law Enforcement Officer, Development Technician, Planning Assistant, Transportation Technologist, CAD Technician, Spatial Database Specialist, AutoCAD Designer, Cartographic Technologist, Draftsperson, GIS and Data Technician, Survey Technician, Planning & Design Technician, or Drafting Technician.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5 - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years
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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance
To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:
Tuition fee
The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:
International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.
Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.
Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8
