University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Geodesy and Satellite Navigation - M.Sc studies (3 semesters)

Studies  in  the  area  of  Geodesy  and  Satellite  Navigation  (Satellite  Geodesy  and  Navigation) provide  the  candidate  with  extensive  knowledge  and  skills  in  the  field  of  geodesy  and  cartography,  with  special  emphasis  on  the  latest  technologies  for  gathering  and processing data acquired with the use of satellite methods.
The  offered  courses  enable  the  candidate  to  gradually  develop  his/her  skills  in  the  area  of geodesy,   cartography   and   satellite   navigation. The   curriculum   includes:   general   and introductory  courses,  specialist  courses  modeling  the  future  surveyor's  profile  (geodesy, physical geodesy and gravimetry, satellite measuring techniques), vocational training courses preparing  the  graduate  to  perform  highly  specialized  services  in  the  area  of  higher  geodesy, satellite  geodesy  and  satellite  navigation (satellite  positioning  methods,  data  transmission systems, geo-data integration methods). Every student is required to submit a master’s degree
thesis.
Upon the completion of the relevant vocational training, the graduate is entitled to apply for a professional license of surveyor or map compiler. Studies  in  the  area  of  Geodesy  and  Satellite  Navigation  (Satellite  Geodesy  and  Navigation) prepare  the  graduate for  employment  in  surveying  and  cartographic  companies,  related businesses, as a self-employed provider of surveying and cartographic services, in central and local  administration  units,  providers  of  business  support  services,  research  institutions, research and development centers.