Program Overview
The Geospatial Sciences in Geography at Missouri State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geospatial Sciences in Geography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Missouri City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geospatial Sciences in Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Stratigraphy
- Geohydrology
- Engineering Geology
- Applications in Sustainable Geotourism
- Environmental Hazards
- Global Environmental Change
- Advanced Field and Laboratory Methods
- Topics in Advanced Physical Geography
- Environmental Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The minimum requirements for graduate admission are:
1.A bachelor\'s degree from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University;And a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, Or at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work; Or have a combined score of 290 (875 under the old scoring system before August 1, 2011) on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination;
2.A bachelor\'s degree from a college or university Not accredited by an agency recognized by Missouri State University, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale, OR at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work; And a combined score of 290 (875 under the old scoring system before August 1, 2011) on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination; Or
3.A bachelor\'s degree from a college or university recognized by Missouri State University; And recommendation in writing by both the department head of the student\xc2\x92s desired major area and the dean of the college in which that discipline is located, and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate College.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Missouri State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Springfield, United States
Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months