MS in Kartografie und Geoinformationssystemen

The Department of Geography offers a thesis-based master of science in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. The program provides a broad foundation in the theory and application of mapping and geographic information sciences. Students who earn the M.S. (Thesis) degree are prepared to continue for the Ph.D. in geography or positions in government agencies, planning organizations, environmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private industry.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance.

We nurture and support groundbreaking research across the spectrum of disciplines, encouraging faculty and graduate students to push boundaries and devise new pathways to knowledge. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is stimulating, joyful, and productive.