# Geographic, Environmental and Urban Studies - BA - Major ![Montclair students gathered around a garden bed in an urban garden surrounded by buildings.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-03/071619_geographic-environmental-and-urban-studies-ba.jpg.6.1x.generic.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=dtNhgCRh) The BA in Geographic, Environmental, and Urban Studies gives you a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of how people interact with natural and built environments. You’ll explore geography, environmental systems, and urban development through courses in human geography, environmental policy, sustainability, and spatial analysis. You’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues such as urban planning, environmental justice, resource management, and sustainable development. Hands-on learning opportunities include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training, research projects, and field-based experiences that prepare you for careers in public service, nonprofit organizations, or private industry. This program also offers a combined BA/MBA pathway, allowing you to accelerate your graduate education and prepare for leadership roles in policy and environmental management. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/geography-environ-urban-studies-ba/). - [Apply Now](https://apply.montclair.edu/portal/admissions) - [Request Info](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/inquire) Program Format On Campus Estimated Program Cost In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs) Concentrations Available Regional and Urban Systems Economics, Environment and Society Geographic Science and Environmental Systems Geoinformatics School or College College of Science and Mathematics Area of Study Health, Clinical & Allied Health ### A Flexible Path Choose from four tracks to customize your studies in regional planning, environmental policy, earth systems, or geoinformatics. Each track includes focused coursework and electives that build your expertise for careers in urban planning, environmental management, or spatial analysis. Regional and Urban Systems Focus on the social, political, and economic forces shaping cities and regions. This track includes courses in urban anthropology, transportation, geopolitics, and urban planning, with field-based learning and GIS applications. You’ll analyze how infrastructure, policy, and environmental issues impact urban development and sustainability. Economics, Environment and Society Explore the relationships between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social policy. Courses cover sustainability science, environmental law, world resources, and energy economics. This track prepares you to evaluate policies and design strategies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. Geographic Science and Environmental Systems Examine earth systems through physical geography, climate science, hydrology, and geochemistry. You’ll gain field and lab experience analyzing natural processes and human-environment interactions. This concentration is ideal for students pursuing environmental analysis or research careers. Geoinformatics Develop technical expertise in GIS, remote sensing, data science, and spatial modeling. Courses include Python programming, database systems, and big data management, combined with environmental applications. This track prepares you for careers in geospatial technology and spatial data analytics. ## Jump Start Your Career With an MBA Our accelerated five-year program lets you earn both your bachelor’s degree in Geographic, Environmental, and Urban Studies and a General MBA, preparing you for management and leadership roles in urban and environmental planning. During your senior year, you’ll take 6 credits of MBA “swing” courses that count toward both degrees, saving time and tuition. In the fifth year, you’ll complete the remaining MBA courses full-time and graduate with both degrees. ## Questions? We’re Here to Help. For more information about the BA in Geographic, Environmental and Urban Studies, advising, or research opportunities, please contact the department or admissions. [Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office) Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can. - - Telephone [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444) - Address Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100 [Department of Earth and Environmental Studies](https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/math-science/earth-and-environmental-studies-department) The Department of Earth and Environmental Studies' world-class faculty provide hands-on learning experience in projects supported by NASA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation. - Telephone [973-655-4448](tel:973-655-4448) - Address Center for Environmental and Life Sciences Room 220 ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? 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