Departments of
 Geospatial Sciences
(DGS)

The inclusion of spatial information in Geospatial Sciences leads to more robust conclusions and a deeper comprehension of the world and its phenomena. It enables decision-makers from diverse fields to make more informed decisions.

The Department of Geospatial Sciences focuses on using information technology to understand the people, places, and processes of the earth which is fundamental to this discipline.  The Department employs geospatial technologies such as : Remote Sensing (RS), (Earth Observation (EO), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Photogrammetry, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) as measurement, observation, and analysis tools, in solving environmental and real-world issues such as environmental pollution, climate change, land-use change, forest management and measurement, urban sprawl, food security, natural resource management, geo-health, etc.

The vision of the Department of Geospatial Sciences is to be a global leader in geospatial research, education, and innovation, with a focus on advancing our understanding of the Earth’s surface and the built environment using cutting-edge technologies and data-driven approaches.

Upon graduation, our trained Geospatial Scientist have the hands – on practical skills and theoretical knowledge to collect and analyze data, create models, and solve problems in a variety of fields. With the rapidly evolving geospatial field our Geospatial Scientist are well equipped to meet the growing demand for geospatial expertise in both the public and private sectors.

PROGRAMMES

  1. Diploma Geomatics
  2. Diploma Geoinformation Science
  3. Geomatics
  4. Geoinformation Science

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Diploma or BSc Geoinformation Science programme will have several career options and opportunities in various sectors of the economy (listed below). Appropriate job titles are the sole prerogative of and in line with the organizations scheme and schedules.

  1. Lands Commission
  2. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)
  3. Stool Lands Administration
  4. Food and Agriculture
  5. Forestry Department
  6. Ghana Cocoa Board
  7. Ghana Geological Survey Authority
  8. Land Use and Spatial Planning
  9. Ghana Water Company
  10. Electricity Company of Ghana
  11. Mining Companies / Industry
  12. Ghana Highway Authority
  13. Urban Roads
  14. Feeder Roads
  15. Real Estate
  16. Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet)
  17. NGOs
  18. All Security Services / Forces in Ghana
  19. Ghana Health Services
  20. Ghana Statistical Service
  21. Ghana Education Service
  22. Environmental Protection Agency
  23. Banking / Financial Institutions
  24. Research Institutions
  25. Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
  26. Tourism and Hospitality
  27. Ghana Irrigation Development Authority
  28. Tertiary Institutions
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