Ryerson’s Geographic Analysis program aims to provide courses of career relevance with emphasis on the application of geographic knowledge to real world problems. The curriculum design allows students to specialize in at least two of the following areas:
- Retail/Industrial location, which focuses on the problems and issues that must be considered in determining the location and development of retail and industrial activities at local and regional levels
- Recreation studies, which explores the various economic, social, and environmental factors that influence urban and rural recreation, park planning, recreational resource management, market research, and regional tourism development
- Environmental and Resources Management, which emphasizes the study of management and planning policies that address conflicts arising as economic development severely reduces the physical resource base and strains the quality of the natural environment
- Urban Analysis, which examines the factors that combine to create the structure of an urban environment-residential patterns, business and industrial developments and transportation systems, and the dynamics of these factors in the state and growth of an urban centre
- GIS, Geographic Information Systems which employ computer-based software to store, manipulate, analyze, and map spatial data for environmental, economic, urban, recreational and social analysis
Through a combination of in-service training, guest lecturers from business and government, and classroom study, the program provides students with an ability to deal with current problems in the real world. Program courses offer students both flexibility and depth by familiarizing them with various techniques and research designs and by stressing the need to recognize indicators of social change and societal processes. As well as the compulsory courses, there is ample opportunity for students to plan a course of study in consultation with academic advisors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geographic Analysis program pursue widely varied careers throughout the public and private sectors. Courses emphasizing concepts, issues, techniques and decision processes combined with practical work experience in the context of a co-operative education environment lead to employment opportunities that are both responsible and rewarding. Two fully equipped computer laboratories ensure that students receive practical training on major statistical, database and graphics software as well as the state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems.
Liberal Studies
Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.
Minors
Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (with exceptions), and are eligible for only one Minor. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.
