Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques are absolutely essential nowadays in order to study the Earth and manage its resources. This key activity is not restricted to the academic world, but takes place in many other fields. We can find evidence for this increased presence and interest in areas such as instruments (new and better satellites to observe the Earth, European initiatives to promote GPS systems such as Galileo, etc), geographic information (the success of Google Earth or Google Maps, free access to high-quality cartography from the ICC, etc), metadata (increased presence and consolidation of standards), cataloging in Spatial Data Infrastructures (IDEC, IDEE, GSDI, etc) or software (recent initiatives of the Generalitat of Valencia regarding an Internet GIS, the current free availability of MiraMon programs to administrations and students promoted by the Generalitat of Catalonia, etc).

Consequently, there is a growing need for well-trained specialists in these disciplines. Specialists with an in-depth knowledge not only of the basic principles, but also of the latest developments in the field, such as the standardization initiative promoted by the OGC. The aim of this Master is to provide sound scientific training in techniques for observing the Earth and for generating and analyzing information in order to be able to study a given territory and manage its resources using GIS. The program is divided into 4 modules: basic subjects, the fundamentals of remote sensing and GIS, and specialization (elective advanced subjects that make it possible to cater for specific interests). All classes involve computer work. The program is complemented by practical sessions with a tutor, a final project and visits to organizations working in this field.

The Master has a scientific and technical orientation and focuses on the acquisition of an in-depth knowledge of the content of the course and establishing a sound base from which the student can continue his or her studies. This makes it ideal for carrying out research in these fields as well as developing applications in which it is necessary to have a professional who is able to tackle these issues with every guarantee of success.