What Do You Know About Geographic Information Systems And Applications

Dear All,

The growing popularity of ICT / GIS technology is helping boost the profile of traditional geography and other field of humand development. GIS provides an avenue of turning Geographic Knowledge into Actionable Information.

I have a degree in Geography and did  a short stint in Ghana at ESRI partner office at Accra for 5 days. I currently work with an oil coys in PH. My concern is about the awareness of many Nigerians about the career opportunities available through this couurse.

What you know about this courses, science and discipline can redirect or enhance your your job opportunities. You may be adding value to your present position and career.

View the checklist below of various activity fields GIS can make a meaningful contribution

Banking and Financial Services
Business Solutions
Insurance
Media and Press
Real Estate
Defense and Intelligence
Universities and Community Colleges
Schools  and Colleges
Libraries and Museums
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Government
Economic Development
Elections
Federal
Land Records and Cadastral Solutions
Law Enforcement / Crime Mapping
Public Works
State and Local Government
Sustainable Development
Urban and Regional Planning 
Health and Human Services
Hospitals and Health Systems
Public Health and Human Services
National Mapping and Cartographic Publishing
Map, Chart, and Data Production
Natural Resources
Agriculture / Soil Mapping
Archaeology
Cave and Karst
Environmental Management
Forestry
Marine and Coast
Mining and Earth Sciences
Petroleum and Exploration
Water Resources
Transportation
Logistics
Transportation Systems and Networks
Electric and Gas
Location-Based Services
Pipeline
Telecommunications
Water/Wastewater

The checklist above is not exhaustive. If you know more about this field, increase the list

I await your contributions

Rgds