BSc Geo-spatial Science

Geo-spatial science is the field of capturing, analysing, and presenting information tied to locations on the Earth's surface. This degree programme at SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies is offered through the Faculty of Social Science and Arts, sitting within the natural and applied sciences. It suits you if you are interested in maps, data, and using technology to solve real-world problems.

What geo-spatial science actually covers

Programmes of this kind usually teach you how to collect and interpret spatial data using tools like satellite images, GPS, and geographic information systems (GIS). You learn to create maps, analyse patterns in land use, environment, and population, and present findings clearly. The skills you build include data analysis, computer-based mapping, and problem-solving, which are useful across many sectors.

How competitive the place is

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other courses in the same field. That means if you have the required passes in the relevant science and mathematics subjects, your chance of getting a place is good. But you still need to check that your final WASSCE grades meet the published requirements for the programme, and you should apply early.

Where the degree can take you

Graduates with a background in geo-spatial science find work in organisations that manage land, resources, and infrastructure. You could become a GIS specialist or a surveyor, work in environmental monitoring, or help city planners design better towns. The ability to map and analyse location data is increasingly requested in Ghana and around the world.