Applicable only to students admitted during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an MHA degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
An adviser is appointed for each new master’s student by the head of the respective department. Advisers will review MHA students’ progress quarterly and students are expected to meet with their advisers each quarter. A departmental guidance committee is established when the student has completed approximately half of the program for the master’s degree. Members of the departmental guidance committee are nominated by the department chair after consultation with the student and the student’s adviser.
An adviser is responsible for the student’s academic progress. Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the advisers when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. Advisers review each case with their advisees and make recommendations to Division of Graduate Education for academic continuance or disqualification. Students who wish to change advisers must file a petition which must be approved by the new adviser, the department chair, and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Areas of Study
The MHA degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The MHA degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions, Healthcare Administration 596 and 597 (66 units). A capstone project is required, Healthcare Administration 400. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 596, and 597. Students must take 12 units from the following four selected topics: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, and 418. (Course offerings will vary quarterly.)
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the MHA. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the MHA program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an M.H.A. degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis by the program office. The Student Services Advisors as well as the Program Director monitor and check-in with students throughout the quarter to ensure that the students are receiving support to succeed in the program. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the program office when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. The program office reviews each case and makes recommendations to the Division of Graduate Education for academic continuance or disqualification.
Areas of Study
The M.H.A. degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The M.H.A. degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions, Healthcare Administration 596 and 597 (66 units). A capstone project is required, Healthcare Administration 400. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 596, and 597. Students must take eight units from the following four selected topics: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, and 418. (Course offerings will vary quarterly.)
Up to two required courses may be substituted with a petition and approval from the M.H.A. Program Director.
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the M.H.A. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the M.H.A. program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an MHA degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
An adviser is appointed for each new master’s student by the head of the respective department. Advisers will review MHA students’ progress quarterly and students are expected to meet with their advisers each quarter. A departmental guidance committee is established when the student has completed approximately half of the program for the master’s degree. Members of the departmental guidance committee are nominated by the department chair after consultation with the student and the student’s adviser.
An adviser is responsible for the student’s academic progress. Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the advisers when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. Advisers review each case with their advisees and make recommendations to Graduate Division for academic continuance or disqualification. Students who wish to change advisers must file a petition which must be approved by the new adviser, the department chair, and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Areas of Study
The MHA degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The MHA degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions (66 units). A capstone project is required. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416. Students must take 12 units from the following five electives: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, 417, and 418.
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the MHA. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the MHA program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an MHA degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
An adviser is appointed for each new master’s student by the head of the respective department. Advisers will review MHA students’ progress quarterly and students are expected to meet with their advisers each quarter. A departmental guidance committee is established when the student has completed approximately half of the program for the master’s degree. Members of the departmental guidance committee are nominated by the department chair after consultation with the student and the student’s adviser.
An adviser is responsible for the student’s academic progress. Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the advisers when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. Advisers review each case with their advisees and make recommendations to Graduate Division for academic continuance or disqualification. Students who wish to change advisers must file a petition which must be approved by the new adviser, the department chair, and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Areas of Study
The MHA degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The MHA degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions, Healthcare Administration 596 and 597 (66 units). A capstone project is required, Healthcare Administration 400. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 596, and 597. Students must take 12 units from the following five electives: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, 417, and 418.
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the MHA. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the MHA program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an MHA degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
An adviser is appointed for each new master’s student by the head of the respective department. Advisers will review MHA students’ progress quarterly and students are expected to meet with their advisers each quarter. A departmental guidance committee is established when the student has completed approximately half of the program for the master’s degree. Members of the departmental guidance committee are nominated by the department chair after consultation with the student and the student’s adviser.
An adviser is responsible for the student’s academic progress. Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the advisers when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. Advisers review each case with their advisees and make recommendations to Graduate Division for academic continuance or disqualification. Students who wish to change advisers must file a petition which must be approved by the new adviser, the department chair, and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Areas of Study
The MHA degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The MHA degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions (66 units). A capstone project is required. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416. Students must take 12 units from the following five electives: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, 417, and 418.
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the MHA. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the MHA program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Fielding School of Public Health
Health and non-health managers and executives, who are working professionals, may choose to pursue an MHA degree by completing online course work, attending 2 on-campus immersions, and completing a capstone project. Courses are taught by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of public health and healthcare management.
Advising
Progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis by the program office. The Student Services Advisors as well as the Program Director monitor and check-in with students throughout the quarter to ensure that the students are receiving support to succeed in the program. At the end of each quarter, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs reviews academic listings of students and notifies them and the program office when the cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0. The program office reviews each case and makes recommendations to Division of Graduate Education for academic continuance or disqualification.
Areas of Study
The MHA degree is offered in the Department of Health Policy and Management with courses in Public Health and Healthcare Administration.
Foreign Language Requirement
None.
Course Requirements
The MHA degree program is an online program for people with at least three years of experience in the health care or managerial fields. At minimum, it is a two-year program requiring 16 full courses and two on-campus immersions, Healthcare Administration 596 and 597 (66 units). A capstone project is required, Healthcare Administration 400. Required courses include Public Health 201, Healthcare Administration 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 596, and 597. Students must take 12 units from the following four selected topics: Healthcare Administration 406, 407, 408, and 418. (Course offerings will vary quarterly.)
Only courses in which a grade of C or better is received may be applied toward the requirements for a master’s degree. Courses taken for S/U grading may not be applied toward the degree requirements. Students must maintain an overall average of no less than 3.0 (B) in all courses required or elected during graduate residence at the University of California.
Teaching Experience
Not required.
Field Experience
Not required.
Capstone Plan
A capstone project is the final requirement to complete the MHA. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that addresses an applied management topic and advances existing skills and techniques in healthcare administration. The capstone project will be administered by a committee consisting of 3 faculty members appointed by the MHA program.
Thesis Plan
None.
Time-to-Degree
From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is two years (including summer session C).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (QUARTERS) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| M.H.A. | 7 (incl. summer session C) | 8 (incl. summer session C) | 16 |
Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2024-2025 academic year.
College of Letters and Science
The Department of Geography offers the Master of Applied Geographic Information Science and Technologies (MAGIST) degree.
Advising
All academic advising for students in the MAGIST program will be coordinated and overseen by the Academic Administrator, who will be assisted by the administrative staff of the program. All students will be expected to meet with the Academic Administrator for a live online meeting (1) in the student’s quarter of entry into the program and (2) in the student’s expected quarter of graduation from the program. Ongoing individualized advising support is available to all matriculated students, and students are encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least once per academic quarter. Students will be assigned an academic advisor upon admission and will be able to choose a capstone advisor among available MAGIST faculty. Each student’s assigned academic advisor will also provide guidance in selecting courses and establishing a program of study, identifying an industry partner or research topic to facilitate completion of the capstone research project, and the steps necessary to complete the capstone project.
In addition, the Academic Administrator will coordinate and oversee the availability of course office hours, which will be available to provide course-specific student support and advising on a weekly basis. Office hours advising will be available in-person, online via video conferencing, and by telephone. Program staff will also regularly circulate announcements about employment opportunities and relevant extracurricular activities and opportunities.
Areas of Study
None
Foreign Language Requirement
None
Course Requirements
Students must complete courses to complete a minimum of 36 units. Students enrolling full-time can complete the program in three quarters of study; part-time students must be enrolled in at least one course per quarter. All nine required courses are core MAGIST 400-series graduate courses. Other graduate-level (200-series) and upper division (100-series) courses are not open to enrollment by MAGIST students and may not be counted toward degree requirements. All courses must be taken on a letter grading basis.
Full-time students will complete 36 units over the duration of one academic year as specified in the following sample study plan (note that students enrolled part-time may follow a different study plan):
Fall Quarter
GEOG 401: Applied Spatial Data Science (four units)
GEOG 410: Geospatial Databases and Data Management (four units)
GEOG 411: Geospatial Imagery Analysis (four units)
Winter Quarter
GEOG 412: Programming for Spatial Data Science I (four units)
GEOG 413: Applied Spatial Statistics (four units)
GEOG 498: Capstone I – Geospatial Research Methods (four units)
Spring Quarter
GEOG 414: Programming for Spatial Data Science II (four units)
GEOG 415: Spatial Data Science Futures (four units)
GEOG 499: Geospatial Research Project Seminar (four units)
Teaching Experience
Not Required
Field Experience
Not Required
Capstone Plan
A capstone research project will be required of all students. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that solves a real-world problem or advances existing knowledge and techniques in geospatial science and technology. The capstone project will be supervised by a faculty advisor, who will serve as the instructor of record for the capstone project courses as well as the chair of an advising committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two additional members appointed by the Department of Geography. Students will be required to complete a project proposal. The project proposal consists of a description of the problem, a summary of the geospatial technology methods that will be used in addressing the problem, and a preliminary project outline. The project’s primary form will be a written paper but significant elements of the project may include (but are not limited to) maps, data visualizations, geospatial data, Web content, databases, and computer code. All work will be completed in close consultation with the student’s academic advisor and, if applicable, a selected industry partner. In relation to the capstone project, students will be accountable at all times only to their respective advising committees; in cases where a capstone project involves work with an external partner, the capstone project does not establish or imply any form of employment relationship or internship. Academic advising committees are solely responsible for evaluation and assessment of the capstone project.
Thesis Plan
None
Time-to-Degree
The normative time-to-degree is three quarters of full-time academic study. The maximum time-to-degree will be nine academic quarters (three calendar years; Summer quarters excluded). This maximum is established keeping in mind the slowest possible timeline to completion (one course per quarter; nine quarters total).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| MAGIST | 3 | 3 | 9 |
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Special Departmental or Program Policy
Recommendations for academic disqualification are made by the Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) Steering Committee. The MAGIST Steering Committee does not enforce any additional academic disqualification standards beyond those specified by university policy, but students who fail to meet the above requirements for continuing graduate study will be referred to the MAGIST Steering Committee for review and possible academic disqualification.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2022-2023 academic year.
College of Letters and Science
The Department of Geography offers the Master of Applied Geographic Information Science and Technologies (MAGIST) degree.
Advising
All academic advising for students in the MAGIST program will be coordinated and overseen by the Academic Administrator, who will be assisted by the administrative staff of the program. All students will be expected to meet with the Academic Administrator for a live online meeting (1) in the student’s quarter of entry into the program and (2) in the student’s expected quarter of graduation from the program. Ongoing individualized advising support is available to all matriculated students, and students are encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least once per academic quarter. Students will be assigned an academic advisor upon admission and will be able to choose a capstone advisor among available MAGIST faculty. Each student’s assigned academic advisor will also provide guidance in selecting courses and establishing a program of study, identifying an industry partner or research topic to facilitate completion of the capstone research project, and the steps necessary to complete the capstone project.
In addition, the Academic Administrator will coordinate and oversee the availability of course office hours, which will be available to provide course-specific student support and advising on a weekly basis. Office hours advising will be available in-person, online via video conferencing, and by telephone. Program staff will also regularly circulate announcements about employment opportunities and relevant extracurricular activities and opportunities.
Areas of Study
None
Foreign Language Requirement
None
Course Requirements
Students must complete courses to complete a minimum of 36 units. Students enrolling full-time can complete the program in three quarters of study; part-time students must be enrolled in at least one course per quarter. All nine required courses are core MAGIST 400-series graduate courses. Other graduate-level (200-series) and upper division (100-series) courses are not open to enrollment by MAGIST students and may not be counted toward degree requirements. All courses must be taken on a letter grading basis.
Full-time students will complete 36 units over the duration of one academic year as specified in the following sample study plan (note that students enrolled part-time may follow a different study plan):
Fall Quarter
GEOG 401: Applied Spatial Data Science (four units)
GEOG 410: Geospatial Databases and Data Management (four units)
GEOG 411: Geospatial Imagery Analysis (four units)
Winter Quarter
GEOG 412: Programming for Spatial Data Science I (four units)
GEOG 413: Applied Spatial Statistics (four units)
GEOG 498: Capstone I – Geospatial Research Methods (four units)
Spring Quarter
GEOG 414: Programming for Spatial Data Science II (four units)
GEOG 415: Spatial Data Science Futures (four units)
GEOG 499: Geospatial Research Project Seminar (four units)
Teaching Experience
Not Required
Field Experience
Not Required
Capstone Plan
A capstone research project will be required of all students. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that solves a real-world problem or advances existing knowledge and techniques in geospatial science and technology. The capstone project will be supervised by a faculty advisor, who will serve as the instructor of record for the capstone project courses as well as the chair of an advising committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two additional members appointed by the Department of Geography. Students will be required to complete a project proposal. The project proposal consists of a description of the problem, a summary of the geospatial technology methods that will be used in addressing the problem, and a preliminary project outline. The project’s primary form will be a written paper but significant elements of the project may include (but are not limited to) maps, data visualizations, geospatial data, Web content, databases, and computer code. All work will be completed in close consultation with the student’s academic advisor and, if applicable, a selected industry partner. In relation to the capstone project, students will be accountable at all times only to their respective advising committees; in cases where a capstone project involves work with an external partner, the capstone project does not establish or imply any form of employment relationship or internship. Academic advising committees are solely responsible for evaluation and assessment of the capstone project.
Thesis Plan
None
Time-to-Degree
The normative time-to-degree is three quarters of full-time academic study. The maximum time-to-degree will be nine academic quarters (three calendar years; Summer quarters excluded). This maximum is established keeping in mind the slowest possible timeline to completion (one course per quarter; nine quarters total).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| MAGIST | 3 | 3 | 9 |
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Special Departmental or Program Policy
Recommendations for academic disqualification are made by the Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) Steering Committee. The MAGIST Steering Committee does not enforce any additional academic disqualification standards beyond those specified by university policy, but students who fail to meet the above requirements for continuing graduate study will be referred to the MAGIST Steering Committee for review and possible academic disqualification.
Applicable only to students admitted during the 2023-2024 academic year.
College of Letters and Science
The Department of Geography offers the Master of Applied Geographic Information Science and Technologies (MAGIST) degree.
Advising
All academic advising for students in the MAGIST program will be coordinated and overseen by the Academic Administrator, who will be assisted by the administrative staff of the program. All students will be expected to meet with the Academic Administrator for a live online meeting (1) in the student’s quarter of entry into the program and (2) in the student’s expected quarter of graduation from the program. Ongoing individualized advising support is available to all matriculated students, and students are encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least once per academic quarter. Students will be assigned an academic advisor upon admission and will be able to choose a capstone advisor among available MAGIST faculty. Each student’s assigned academic advisor will also provide guidance in selecting courses and establishing a program of study, identifying an industry partner or research topic to facilitate completion of the capstone research project, and the steps necessary to complete the capstone project.
In addition, the Academic Administrator will coordinate and oversee the availability of course office hours, which will be available to provide course-specific student support and advising on a weekly basis. Office hours advising will be available in-person, online via video conferencing, and by telephone. Program staff will also regularly circulate announcements about employment opportunities and relevant extracurricular activities and opportunities.
Areas of Study
None
Foreign Language Requirement
None
Course Requirements
Students must complete courses to complete a minimum of 36 units. Students enrolling full-time can complete the program in three quarters of study; part-time students must be enrolled in at least one course per quarter. All nine required courses are core MAGIST 400-series graduate courses. Other graduate-level (200-series) and upper division (100-series) courses are not open to enrollment by MAGIST students and may not be counted toward degree requirements. All courses must be taken on a letter grading basis.
Full-time students will complete 36 units over the duration of one academic year as specified in the following sample study plan (note that students enrolled part-time may follow a different study plan):
Fall Quarter
GEOG 401: Applied Spatial Data Science (four units)
GEOG 410: Geospatial Databases and Data Management (four units)
GEOG 411: Geospatial Imagery Analysis (four units)
Winter Quarter
GEOG 412: Programming for Spatial Data Science I (four units)
GEOG 413: Applied Spatial Statistics (four units)
GEOG 498: Capstone I – Geospatial Research Methods (four units)
Spring Quarter
GEOG 414: Programming for Spatial Data Science II (four units)
GEOG 415: Spatial Data Science Futures (four units)
GEOG 499: Geospatial Research Project Seminar (four units)
Teaching Experience
Not Required
Field Experience
Not Required
Capstone Plan
A capstone research project will be required of all students. The capstone project must consist of an original written analysis that solves a real-world problem or advances existing knowledge and techniques in geospatial science and technology. The capstone project will be supervised by a faculty advisor, who will serve as the instructor of record for the capstone project courses as well as the chair of an advising committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two additional members appointed by the Department of Geography. Students will be required to complete a project proposal. The project proposal consists of a description of the problem, a summary of the geospatial technology methods that will be used in addressing the problem, and a preliminary project outline. The project’s primary form will be a written paper but significant elements of the project may include (but are not limited to) maps, data visualizations, geospatial data, Web content, databases, and computer code. All work will be completed in close consultation with the student’s academic advisor and, if applicable, a selected industry partner. In relation to the capstone project, students will be accountable at all times only to their respective advising committees; in cases where a capstone project involves work with an external partner, the capstone project does not establish or imply any form of employment relationship or internship. Academic advising committees are solely responsible for evaluation and assessment of the capstone project.
Thesis Plan
None
Time-to-Degree
The normative time-to-degree is three quarters of full-time academic study. The maximum time-to-degree will be nine academic quarters (three calendar years; Summer quarters excluded). This maximum is established keeping in mind the slowest possible timeline to completion (one course per quarter; nine quarters total).
| DEGREE | NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) | NORMATIVE TTD | MAXIMUM TTD |
| MAGIST | 3 | 3 | 9 |
University Policy
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.
Special Departmental or Program Policy
Recommendations for academic disqualification are made by the Master of Applied Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (MAGIST) Steering Committee. The MAGIST Steering Committee does not enforce any additional academic disqualification standards beyond those specified by university policy, but students who fail to meet the above requirements for continuing graduate study will be referred to the MAGIST Steering Committee for review and possible academic disqualification.
