Geographic Analysis (BA (Hons))
This career-focused program teaches state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS), mapping and remote sensing technology to examine real-world issues in retail management, real estate development, social service planning, public health and safety or climate change.
Program Format(s)
Full Time: Four Year
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
International Tuition Fee Range 2023/2024
$33,435 – $33,460 CAD
Location
Toronto, Canada
Is It for You?
This career-focused program teaches state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS), mapping and remote sensing technology to examine real-world issues in retail management, real estate development, social service planning, public health and safety or climate change. Hands-on labs, a 350-hour internship in the public or private sector, research and consulting projects with external clients, fieldwork including local and international field trips and opportunities for international exchange will prepare you to provide innovative solutions in a variety of fields.
This is one of 10 bachelor of arts programs that share a one-year foundation.
After Graduation
Put your training and expertise to use in market research; real estate development; retail site selection; economic forecasting; environmental conservation; transportation planning; housing; recreation and tourism; or crime analysis. You may work as an environmental analyst, data analyst, mapping technician, GIS developer, research analyst, marketing analyst, planner, geospatial health analyst, or location intelligence specialist. You may also choose to work as a consultant in government, in the private sector, or on a freelance basis. You may choose to pursue graduate studies in geography (MA/MSc), spatial analysis (MSA), business (MBA), planning (MPl), policy, urban or immigration studies, or environmental science and management, or attend teachers’ college or law school. You may also complete certification as a GIS professional (GISP).
Sample Courses
- Energy, Earth and Ecosystems
- Geography and GIS
- Location, Location, Location
- Critical Thinking
- Academic Writing and Research
- Analytical Techniques
- Cartographic Principles and Practice
- Inferential Statistics in Geography
- Geographic Information Science
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