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Geodata Science

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Career prospects

Qualified (geo)data scientists and geoinformatics specialists are in high demand both nationally and internationally, in the private sector as well as at government and academic institutions. In Germany, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree opens the door to a career in senior civil service. The M.Sc. also qualifies graduates to pursue a PhD.

Fields of work where Geodata Science is in demand:

Environmental management, environmental monitoring, and disaster prevention
Infrastructure and utility planning
Wireless network planning
Geomarketing / geobusiness
Logistics and supply chain optimization
Risk modeling • Valuation and reinsurance
Development of GIS systems, WebGIS, geodata platforms, and geodatabases
Research and development in the fields of climate, environment, and GIS