Introduction
Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics(SIG) Geoinformatics is a newly emerging field with wide ranging application in almost all walks of life. The post graduate M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) degree of SIG, launched in the year 2004, is a unique two years full time programme. It aims to train and empower professionals for analytical decision making, and to meet high demand in the challenging fields with application of GIS industries, noted academicians of internationally reputed GIS related institutions and extensive study of websites hosting qualitative requirements for jobs in Geoinformatics industry. It, therefore, holistically encompasses futuristic views of all relevant aspects, not only related to academic study to facilitate research in respective domains, but also to meet the critical industry requirements of qualified human resources in the years to come.
We continue to remain committed to our motto of 'Pursuance of Excellence in the field of Geoinformatics', and would strive to realize the mission of Symbiosis to create a potential reserve of trained human resource in Geoinformatics for the benefit of the GIS Industry and Society at large.

Vision
To create a professional human resource in the field of Geo-spatial Technology; equipped with IT and Information Management skills; to cater to the global Geoinformatics industry requirements.

Mission

• To impart rigorous training in Geoinformatics encompassing GIS, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing etc.
• Lay special emphasis on industry requirements such as AM/FM, Vehicle tracking, E-Governance, Spatial Decision Support Systems etc.
• Enable students with additional IT and Business Management skills leading to a elevated career profile.
• Provide industry exposure through extensive project work matching global expectations.
• Provide contemporary training abreast with the latest technology tread.

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Infrastructure
SIG has infrastructure ideally suited to conduct training, which exposes students to recent developments taking place in the corporate world of Geoinformatics.
A well equipped lab with various GIS, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry software, which gives a free arena to students to experiment with different technologies and products.

Library
SIG has modern library facilities with sufficient books on technology and management. The students have access to nearly 20,000 books housed in the same building by sister institutes

Canteen
The campus has an all day canteen with mess facility, which caters to the various tastes and budgets of the students.

Health, Medical care and Gym Facility
The Symbiosis Center of Health Care (SCHC) provides an in house, modern, state-of-the-art health club and fitness centre with a view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body for an all round development of our students. Each student is insured under the Mediclaim and Road Traffic Accident Policy.

Placements
SIG has had an enviable track record of 100% project – cum-placements.
By joining SIG, a student does not become eligible automatically for placement. Students are expected to participate in all sessions, workshops, seminars etc. in the first and second year.
SIG offers placement support facility to those students who secure minimum acceptable grade ('C+' grade) in every subject of the first year, that is, first two module end examinations and two months project.

Pedagogy
The method of instruction will be English. Traditional classroom teaching to build the fundamental concepts, practical exercises students can get hands on experience by applying the lesson learnt. , guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits, seminars, and summer projects are part of curricula. Besides this, students are also involved in research projects in which they may have to do field work, building case studies and writing research papers as a part of their curricula.

Hostel
Limited numbers of seats are available on first cum first served basis and are allotted on confirmation of provisional admission.
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Programmes Offered
2 years full time M.Sc. (Geoinformatics)

Career prospects
SIG has designed the course based on in-depth discussions with industries and academicians. Career prospects range from business development, GIS Analyst, GIS Engineer, GIS developer and GIS executive. Later on after gaining some industry experience the students have a good scope to rise to managerial and decision making positions. Few prominent names in GIS industries functioning in India are CyberTech Systems and Software Ltd., ESRI (NIIT – GIS) India, Erdas India, INCA Informatics Pvt. Ltd., Lepton Software Export and Research(p) Ltd., Lavasa Corporation Limited, Leica Geo Systems, Reliance Energy, Ltd., Reliance Communications' Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., RMSI Ltd, Rolta India Ltd., Simplex Technologies Ltd., Speck SpatialTech Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Patni Computer Systems Ltd., Tom Tom International BV, CHF International, Spin Systems, Janaghraha, CEE, WTI, Scanpoint, Synergy and so on.

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Eligibility
Graduates or Post graduates in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Science, Agriculture, Management, Geography and Commerce with minimum 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST candidates). Final year students awaiting results may also apply. Candidates pursuing degree examination by part time / correspondence course or in one sitting are not eligible.

Intake: 60 students

Reservations
As per Symbiosis International University (SIU) norms.
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Important Dates

Activity	Dates
Submission of application forms	6th February 2012
Group Discussion and Personal Interview	Third / Fourth week of February 2012
Course commences on	8th June 2012

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Contact Details:
Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics
5th Floor, Atur Center
Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony
Pune – 411 016.
Telephone: 020 – 25672841 / 43
Fax: 020 – 25672842
E-mail id: enquiry@sig.ac.in
Website: www.sig.ac.in