Master of Science in GIS – Commercial Logistics Manage Seamless Logistics in a Data-Driven World
36
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Use Liberty’s MS in GIS – Commercial Logistics to Help Companies Grow Through Transportation and Warehousing
Learn about spatial information and commercial logistics with Liberty’s Master of Science (MS) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Commercial Logistics. Our online master’s program provides an opportunity for you to explore the dynamic world of GIS technologies and their applications in the commercial logistics industry. As a student, you can acquire a comprehensive understanding of geographic data analysis, supply chain management, transport geography, and GIS logistics.
Nearly every item produced today is tracked through GIS for efficient production and distribution to local storefronts. With our online GIS program, you can develop the skills needed to help transportation companies, the military, and major corporations move products within the marketplace.
Harnessing the power of GIS for commercial logistics, you can study and tackle critical challenges in supply chain management, transportation, and warehousing for commercial entities. As a graduate of the online master’s in GIS – commercial logistics, you can be equipped to effectively integrate spatial and temporal aspects of logistics, improving the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of businesses. Partner with us and dive deep into case studies, fieldwork, and cutting-edge research projects that can hone your skills and prepare you for an influential role in a high-demand sector.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in GIS – Commercial Logistics Degree?
With Liberty University’s online MS in Geographic Information Systems – Commercial Logistics, you can gain a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in GIS technologies, which can help prepare you for high-paying jobs in various sectors. In this realm, you may find yourself helping organizations grow, serving customers more efficiently, and bringing about a positive influence in your chosen field.
Liberty University holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This recognition ensures that your master’s degree in GIS – commercial logistics carries the weight and respect of a high-quality educational institution, making your journey at Liberty not just a college experience but a gateway to multiple potential career paths upon graduation.
As a student at Liberty University, not only can you trust that you are receiving a top-notch education – you can also be confident that your curriculum is grounded in a biblical worldview. Each course is taught by highly trained faculty. Additionally, this program’s online format gives you the flexibility and convenience of earning your degree on your schedule.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in GIS – Commercial Logistics Degree?
Liberty University’s master’s in GIS – commercial logistics degree offers you a unique perspective on the application of GIS in various fields, specifically commercial logistics. You can explore cartography and geographic visualization, giving you an understanding of the theories and techniques used to represent spatial information visually.
You can also learn about spatial statistics, gain insights into the application of statistical techniques to geographic phenomena, and further enrich your statistical and analytical skills by exploring how to model spatial processes. As a student in the online GIS master’s program, you can also learn about the application of GIS in understanding and addressing environmental issues, urban planning, disaster management, and much more.
Our specialization in commercial logistics offers a distinct perspective on GIS for transportation and logistics. You can learn how GIS technology contributes to the efficiency of transport systems and logistical operations to help move products. You can also gain insight into supply chain management techniques and practices as well as explore the latest developments in the systems used to transport people, goods, and information.
Lastly, Liberty University’s GIS – commercial logistics online master’s degree offers you an opportunity to garner a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of GIS through an internship, which can help shape you into a proficient and well-rounded GIS specialist.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Distribution engineer
- Distribution planning manager
- Traffic technician
- Transportation, storage, and distribution manager
- Urban and regional planner
Featured Courses
- BUSI 613 – Supply Chain Management
- GEOG 630 – Transport Geography
- GEOG 631 – GIS for Transportation and Logistics*
- GEOG 642 – GIS for Disaster Management
*Course guide coming soon
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View the Graduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our MS in GIS – Commercial Logistics Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is GIS?
Many of us have heard the term “GIS” but don’t know exactly what it means. A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. This system has multiple uses. It can identify problems, help set priorities, or help authorities manage and respond to events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and fires. It also has many practical applications for carrying out disaster management and planning housing districts while accounting for potential problems related to geography. These days, the automotive industry is even using GIS to help cars drive more safely.
Does this degree have any campus requirements?
Our Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems – Commercial Logistics is a online program, giving you the flexibility to complete your degree while also balancing your other commitments.
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