Master in Geoinformatics and Surveying
If the bachelor's degree in geoinformatics and surveying is not enough for you, if you want to deepen your knowledge or if you would like to do research, then the master's degree program Geoinformatics and Surveying is exactly the right program for you.
Put your study profile together largely according to your wishes - if you are more interested in surveying, then you will deal with the fields of engineering geodesy, industrial metrology, 3D photogrammetry or land management in the master's program. If you want to deepen your knowledge in geoinformatics, choose modules on the topics of digital image analysis, software engineering or distributed geoinformation systems. You can also mix the two areas. The possibility of an interdisciplinary orientation through the choice of modules from archaeology and prehistory is unique in Germany.
Program Structure (only available in German)
| Semester 1 48 ECTS/40 SWS | Semester 2 42 ECTS/35 SWS | Semester 3 48 ECTS/25 SWS | Semester 4 30 ECTS/25 SWS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometrische Modellierung** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Geodatenmodellierung und Algorithmen** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Verteilte Geoinformationssysteme** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Master Thesis* 30 ECTS/6 MONATE |
| Spezielle Methoden zur Ausgleichsrechnung und Statistik** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Entwicklung graphisch-interaktiver Anwendungen*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Projektarbeit* 18 ECTS | |
| Digitale Bildanalyse** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Prozessorientierte Programmierung*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Messtechnik** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | |
| Software-Engineering** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Ingenieurvermessung 2** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Archäologisch-geophysikalische Prospektion*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | |
| Interdisziplinäre Anwendungen raumbezogener Informationstechnik*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | 3D-Photogrammetrie** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Infrastrukturplanung*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | |
| Ingenieurvermessung 1** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Interdisziplinäre Anwendungen raumbezogener Informationstechnik*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Unternehmerisches Handeln und Marketing*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | |
| Landmanagement** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | Facility Management*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS | ||
| Immobilien- und Baurecht*** 6 ECTS/5 SWS |
*Required courses, must definitely be taken
** Required electives (major), out of which at least 6 modules are to be taken
***Remaining required electives
Studying Abroad
Students who are thinking about studying abroad can count on our full support. If you wish to have your time spent abroad credited towards your studies, make sure that you can earn enough credits abroad. The examination board will advise you on the selection of modules. Start planning at least six months before you intend to start studying abroad.
We recommend that you first consult a student advisor. You may have to take organizational measures in the curriculum and examination schedule both in Mainz and abroad. It also takes some time to apply for grants.
Important information can also be obtained from the International Office of our University.
Your professional prospects
Graduates of the master's program are in demand from the same employers as those with a bachelor's degree. As a rule, however, they are used where they can assume a higher degree of professional and personnel responsibility
The master's degree allows you to be placed in the higher technical administration civil service, which was previously reserved primarily for graduates of the corresponding degree programs at universities.
Immediately after your studies, you can take up the preparatory service for the career of the higher technical administration civil service in surveying and property management. If you follow this up with a one-year internship, you can be appointed as a publicly appointed surveyor. This entitles you to carry out official cadastral surveys.
If you are particularly interested in geoinformatics during your studies, you will be more likely to work for a company in the field of systems engineering or software development.
The master's degree also gives you the opportunity to earn a doctorate.