Overview

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enable us to assess and manage existing conditions, and also help predict future conditions, ranging from monitoring disease occurrences, to endangered species preservation, to managing water supplies, to tracking real estate values, to crime solving.

GISc is especially valuable in policy- and decision-making, and has become an indispensible component of most planning activities. GISc is used today in fields as diverse as criminal justice, marketing, economic development, public health administration, environmental assessment, risk analysis, ecology, urban planning, emergency management, real estate, government, and education.

The Lehman GISc Program from The City University of New York emphasizes “real-world” applications of geotechnologies and geospatial analysis to solve problems and improve conditions, using New York City as a “living laboratory.”

Careers

Recently, graduates possessing GIS skills have gained a distinct advantage in a diverse array of fields. The job market for GIS experts has been flourishing for some time, and people proficient in GIS are in high demand in many other fields as well.

GIS can augment your professional marketability and make your credentials more robust and outstanding in a competitive job market, regardless of your professional field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Geographic Information Science
Principles and Applications in Remote Sensing
Geostatistics and Spatial Analytical Concepts
Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems
Biogeography and GISc
Raster Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Environmental Sciences View 175 other Masters in Geography in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university; have demonstrated the potential to successfully pursue graduate study, that is, have attained a minimum undergraduate grade point average of B (3.0), depending on the program.

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in order to obtain a complete educational history, official transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions (colleges and universities) attended are required. Transcripts from colleges where you earned your Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree must show proof of degree and date conferred.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34200 USD / year

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In-State

18800 USD / year

≈ 18800 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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