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BS GIS Planning

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Montana State University

Program Overview

The GIS (Geographic Information Science)/Planning Option in the Department of Earth Sciences is designed to offer students a mix of technical skills and academic training that prepares them for careers in local, state, and federal planning as well as opportunities in private consulting firms that are involved in the planning process. The GIS/Planning Option recognizes the growing importance of Geographic Information Systems and Science in our society and how these analytic tools are applied in a wide variety of settings. The GIS/Planning Option takes advantage of excellent GIS facilities, lab space, expertise, and software available on campus and allows students to learn in an active hands-on environment.

Program Key Stats




83 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.5
27
60

1120
6
71

Additional Information & Requirements

Transcripts from previously attended school/university with min 2.5 GPA, English Translation of all non english credentials,Admission Application Form, Admission Fee Transcript, English Language Proficiency Test: IELTS(min score 6), TOEFL (iBT 71), (PBT 525), ACT(min score 20).

Career Options

  • Map makers (cartographers)
  • Spatial analysts
  • Planners

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