Master of Science in Geographic and Cartographic Sciences
George Mason University
USA,Virginia
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 35,677/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 75
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, Virginia
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1949
Total Students: 38,542 +
Int. Students: 2,825 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Master of Science in Geographic and Cartographic Sciences
Program Overview
The Geographic and Cartographic Sciences, MS (GECA) focuses on the growing demand for scientists and professionals in the field of geographic information science, who use geographical approaches and tools such as geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, and geovisualization to address and solve geographic problems. This expertise is useful to a wide variety of employers in the federal, state, and local government sectors, as well as in business, industry, and non-profit organizations. The degree's coursework concentrates on the collection, analysis, and display of geographic data, in concert with the use of emerging geospatial technologies to address problems in the human and environmental geographic domains. Students in this program benefit from a large and diverse local employment market, as well as a network of more than 700 program alumni (1978-present) who live and work in the local area.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 75 Tuition Fee
CAD 35,677 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in George Mason University
CAD 12,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
