Academic Programs

For Professors and Advisors

Blue Marble Geographics’ geospatial software products are ideally suited for GIS education and instruction. Global Mapper® enables teachers to focus on the practical application of spatial technology rather than using valuable classroom time teaching students how to operate the requisite software.

Request an Academic License

*Please note at this time Blue Marble Geographics only offers academic licenses to faculty and staff of accredited institutions. Students will have to communicate with their instructors to gain software access.

For Students

For students that need a comprehensive introduction to the field of geodesy or coordinate system management, there is no better tool than Geographic Calculator®. This powerful software is designed to ensure accuracy and consistency in any geospatial data management process.

Request an Academic Trial

Online Classroom

The Online Classroom offers self-guided courses for new and existing users. These introductory courses will provide a thorough overview of how to utilize the tools in the programs. The lessons will allow you to learn on your own time, whenever it fits your schedule.

Explore the Industries

GIS technology can span across a number of industries. Students and professionals have the opportunity to pursue an exciting career with GIS in whichever field they wish. Global Mapper can help you get there!

Student Justification Letters

Students interested in obtaining an academic license of Global Mapper for the purpose of education can send a justification letter to a professor or department advisor. Professors/advisors can then submit a license request form and await approval!

International Resources

Global Mapper is available in the following languages, please contact our reseller partners directly to purchase your license:

Or utilize our Partner Directory to search for a reseller based on your country.

Institutions using Blue Marble Geographics' Software

and many more!

Companies using Blue Marble’s geospatial technology

Raytheon
Accuweather
Microsoft
United Nations
Exxon
GM
Lockheed Martin
PepsiCo
Harvard University
Shell