Bachelor of Applied Science in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence (Online)

Mapping World-Class Solutions to Respond Effectively to Global Challenges

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence within the College of Business and Aviation was born from direct, high-stakes operational experience. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, our faculty and students were on the front lines, directing Mississippi’s geospatial response and producing over 7,000 linear feet of maps to support the crisis. That experience shaped our core philosophy: combining technical mastery with a liberal arts foundation to develop skilled professionals who use imagery, mapping, and geospatial data to respond effectively to global challenges.

This USGIF-accredited program is delivered in a fully-online, asynchronous format, intentionally designed to meet your needs as a traditional or non-traditional student (working professional and active-duty military personnel) who require the flexibility to balance their studies with demanding careers. Delta State also offers the Master of Applied Science in Geospatial Information Technologies, a fully-online program that will help you advance your career further. Additionally, students that earn the B.A.S. degree in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence also earn the Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence Certificate.

Why Choose Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence
Online at DSU? 

The B.A.S. in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence program at Delta State University combines academic rigor, professional relevance, and personalized support to prepare graduates for elite careers in geospatial intelligence. Courses are led by active leaders from top-tier organizations, including senior professionals from the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Army, and Esri, ensuring that your education is fully aligned with the real-world demands of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. Complementing this, the GIT Center at Delta State extends its mission beyond the classroom, engaging in research, thought leadership, service, and training that impact the broader geospatial community, including collaborations with the United Nations and research into GEOINT’s role in disaster response.

The program’s unique six-domain curriculum, developed in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps and mapped to the USGIF GEOINT Essential Body of Knowledge—the gold standard for the profession—provides students with a comprehensive and versatile skill set. Additionally, every student in our program is supported by a dedicated, full-time academic advisor who serves as a single point of contact for all aspects of the academic journey, from admissions and financial aid to course registration and career counseling.

What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in
Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence? 

The rigorous preparation provided by the bachelor’s program in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence enables graduates to secure roles at top intelligence agencies and private-sector firms, such as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Maxar, Radiance Technologies, ManTech, John Deere, and the United Nations, or to pursue advanced studies in graduate school. Students are also prepared to earn the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency’s Geospatial Professional Competency (GPC) credentials, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Essentials Certification, and their degree meets the education requirement for the GIS Professional certification. With this degree, you can become a:

Scholarships

Delta State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-value education so students in the B.A.S. in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence program can focus on their studies without financial barriers. A dedicated advisor offers personalized guidance through the financial aid process, helping students access military benefits such as Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill, along with other scholarship opportunities.

For active-duty military members, the Armed Forces Tuition Differential Scholarship, an endowed fund of $250,000, helps eliminate out-of-pocket tuition costs, making education more accessible and cost-effective for those serving in the armed forces.

The program’s strong reputation also helps students compete for external awards. In the past year alone, DSU students have secured over $25,000 in prestigious scholarships from organizations such as the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).

Our Practitioner-Led Philosophy

The instructional quality of the Delta State University Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) programs is defined by our strategic choice to build our faculty from a corps of elite, active professionals. This is not an accident; it is a core tenet of our educational model. We believe that students learn the most current techniques and tradecraft because their instructors are the ones developing and applying them in the field today. This approach guarantees that our curriculum is delivered by individuals with not only exceptional academic credentials but also current, operational expertise from the highest levels of the GEOINT enterprise.

Program Goals

The overarching mission of the bachelor’s program in Geospatial Analysis and Intelligence is to provide a comprehensive, applied science education that equips students with the technical mastery, analytical skills, and professional competencies required for success in the geospatial industry. Upon graduation, students will be able to: gain mastery across the full spectrum of GEOINT topics as established by the USGIF; demonstrate journeyman-level mastery of GIS and analysis tools, remote sensing and imagery analysis, structured analytic techniques, geospatial data management and programming, and cartography and visualization techniques; demonstrate journeyman-level competency in scientific and analytic writing; and demonstrate basic proficiency in fundamental geography concepts.