Program Overview

Program Overview

The D.E.S.S. in Applied Geography and Environment is a short, highly flexible program based on fieldwork and case studies.

Admission

Admission to this program is suspended. It has been replaced by the D.E.S.S. in Geography and Environmental Studies (2-155-1-4).

Program Details

• Duration: 30 credits
• Study Mode: Full-time and part-time
• Location: Montreal campus
• Language: French

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the D.E.S.S. in Applied Geography and Environment, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in geography or a related field
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4.3
• Demonstrate a good understanding of French and English
• Have a good knowledge of computer science or quantitative methods

Tuition Fees

• Quebec Resident: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian Non-Quebec Resident: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International Student: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian Francophone Student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Aid

• Bourses d'études supérieures et postdoctorales
• Bourses d'études de 2e ou 3e cycle
• Bourse d'exemption UdeM
• Bourse de mobilité

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program may pursue careers in environmental management, urban planning, and geographic information systems.

Research Areas

The program focuses on applied geography and environment, with research areas including:

• Environmental management
• Urban planning
• Geographic information systems

Related Programs

• Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées in Environment and Sustainable Development (2-023-1-1)
• Maîtrise in Geography (2-155-1-1)
• Maîtrise in Information Science - Archival Science and Library Science (2-055-1-2)