Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geography - Geographic Information Systems in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Geography Department at MU provides a Bachelor of Arts program that equips students for diverse professional paths, such as roles in environmental impact evaluation, cartography, remote sensing, GIS analysis, public service, military intelligence, and teaching. Geographers explore a broad spectrum of subjects and frequently collaborate in cross-disciplinary groups to tackle issues like environmental shifts, resource management, and economic concerns in our interconnected global society.
A key advantage of the department is the integration of extensive university research resources with the close faculty-student engagement typical of smaller institutions, fostering a tight-knit community. Courses generally feature small class sizes and are led by professors who prioritize experiential learning methods. Students carry out numerous projects in a cutting-edge computer lab. Whether their interests lie in human geography, environmental challenges, or spatial analysis, MU Geography offers the resources and expert guidance to support students through the often daunting process of earning a degree.
GIS education prepares students to work with the array of technologies transforming geographic analysis, including Geographic Information Systems, GPS, remote sensing, digital cartography, and spatial statistics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.
High School grades
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:
- GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale
- GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale
- Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale
- Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale
- IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher
If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.
Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.
Tuition
USD
34,860