These operations are performed as practical assignments using GIS software. There are many specialized business-related software packages, available on the market today that are based on these three packages. The spatial aspect is usually missing in most business-related courses offered at universities or colleges. Location analysis represents the combination of spatial modelling and GIS in location decisions and strategic planning. The course covers both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Students learn the principles of location theory applied to business-related problems.
Practical assignments concentrate on site selection, trade area analysis, or choosing an optimal location strategy using GIS technology and other specialized software packages. This full-semester course is the only opportunity to expose remote sensing technology to Business Geographics students. Airphotos, and their enhanced derivatives - digital orthophotos, represent one of the main sources of information in site selection, real estate, transportation, and planning studies. Students will learn how to create digital orthophotos applying the remote sensing software and how to use them in business-related applications. Multimedia are essential for professional business presentations.