Master's Degree Programs

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Graduate students may either choose a concentration or design a program of study that corresponds with the student’s interests and satisfies the general requirements of the degree program.

The Master of Arts (M.A.)

  • Admission to the program is open to students who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Some concentrations may expect previous coursework in mathematics.

Curriculum requirements for M.A. in General Geography

Curriculum requirements for M.A. in International Trade

Curriculum requirements for M.A. with concentrations

The Master of Science (M.S.)

  • The Master of Science (M.S.) program is aimed at students, who want to specialize in applications of analytical techniques in the field of geography and intend to pursue a doctoral degree or a career in research, development, and consulting.
  • We offer M.S. in Geography and M.S. in GIS
  • Admission to the program is open to students who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Students admitted to the program are expected to show proficiency in calculus, univariate and multivariate statistics, and introductory GIS at the time of admission. Students who do not meet the minimum qualifications are advised to make up deficiencies before entering the M.S. program.

Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts (B.A./M.A.) - Geography

  • The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts (B.A./M.A.) program is aimed at students interested in international economic and business geographies.


For more information on this graduate program, please send an email with your request to geog@buffalo.edu