Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science

The Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Science (PGDipGDS) is a one-year programme that provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in GIS, remote sensing, geospatial analytics, data science, programming, databases, machine learning, and GeoAI. Through hands-on training, projects, and internship experience, students develop expertise in spatial data analysis, geospatial application development, and data-driven decision-making.

The programme prepares graduates for entry-level geospatial and data analytics careers, as well as further postgraduate study and research.

Highlights

  • Fundamentals of GIS and Spatial Analysis
  • Remote Sensing Basics and Digital Image Processing
  • LIDAR and Drone data processing
  • Google earth engine and R Programming
  • Web GIS
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Python Programming
  • Database Management
  • Machine Learning, Deep Learning and GeoAI
  • Big Data and Geospatial Analytics

Fee

(*Discounted Price Rs. 55,000/-) (Pay In installments)

Fee : Rs. 61,000/- (INR)

Course Curriculum

1. Fundamentals of GIS and Spatial Analysis

-Introduction to GIS

-Coordinate Systems and Projections

-Vector Data Models

-Raster Data Models

-GIS Data Collection Methods

-Spatial Analysis using Vector Data – Overlay Analysis, Hotspot Analysis

-Geostatistical Analysis

-3D Analysis using DEM Data

-Hydrological Analysis

2. Remote Sensing Basics and Digital Image Processing

-Principles of Remote Sensing

-Satellite Platforms and Sensors

-Image Interpretation and Enhancement Techniques

-Digital Image Processing

-Image Classification – Supervised, Unsupervised, Object-Based Accuracy Assessment – User Accuracy, Producer

-Accuracy, Kappa Coefficient, AUC and ROC Curve

-Working with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) – Creation of Interferogram

-Spectral Indices (NDVI, NDBI, NDWI)

3. LIDAR and Drone data processing

-Introduction to LIDAR systems

-LIDAR data processing, classification

-DEM and contour generation from LIDAR data

-Introduction to Drone Technology – Data Processing, Image Mosaic & DEM generation

4. Google earth engine and R Programming

-Introduction to GEE platform

-Image processing & visualization

-Vegetation, water, snow & urban index generation Land Surface Temperature (LST) analysis

-Digital Elevation Model (DEM)& terrain mapping

-Land Use Land Cover (LULC) analysis

-R Fundamentals & Spatial Data Basics

-Vector Data Handling & Visualization

-Raster Data Processing & Analysis

-Advanced Mapping & Project Application

5. Web GIS

-Web Mapping Concepts

-Leaflet

-GeoServer

-OpenLayers

-Web Map Creation

6. Introduction to Data Science

-Data Science Fundamentals

-Data Analytics Process

-Types of Data

-Data Collection Techniques

-Statistical Concepts for Data Analysis

7. Python Programming

-Python Basics, Variables and Data Types

-Conditional Statements and Loops

-Functions and Modules

-File Handling

-Object-Oriented Programming

-NumPy & Pandas

-Data Cleaning and Preprocessing

-Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

-Data Visualization using Matplotlib and Seaborn

8. Database Management

-SQL Fundamentals

-PostgreSQL

-Database Design

-Queries and Joins

-Spatial Databases with PostGIS

9. Machine Learning, Deep Learning and GeoAI

-Supervised Learning & Unsupervised Learning

-Regression Techniques

-Classification Algorithms

-Clustering Methods

-Model Evaluation

-Introduction to AI

-Deep Learning Fundamentals

-Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)

-Object Detection in Satellite Imagery

-Land Use/Land Cover Classification

-GeoAI Applications

10. Big Data and Geospatial Analytics

-Big Data Concepts

-Hadoop and Spark Overview

-Geospatial Big Data