Undergraduate and Graduate Learning Pathways

A variety of targeted location intelligence-related educational opportunities are available in courses offered through UNT Geography and the Environment.
Core Location Intelligence Courses

​This page features three central core courses from our group's offerings, with at least one course representing each of our three key teaching areas of analytics, business, and health.

​If you're looking for a more exhaustive menu of course possibilities related to location intelligence more broadly, this site also contains a more extensive guide to coursework offered through our department.

Split Graduate/Undergraduate Courses*

All four of the courses listed below can be taken at either the senior undergraduate or graduate levels.

  • GEOG 4195/5195: Geospatial Data Analysis and Visualization
    • ANALYTICS area
    • ​Survey of the software technologies and methodologies available to analyze and visualize large and complex datasets.
  • GEOG 4220/5220: Applied Retail Geography
    • BUSINESS area
    • Survey of the geographic principles and techniques used in the analysis of retail markets and locations. Examines the key characteristics of modern urban markets and commercial economies, and how geography makes a contribution to effective planning for retail firms.
  • GEOG 4230/5230: Location Intelligence - Business GIS Concepts and Applications
    • BUSINESS area
    • ​Survey of the geographic concepts and applications that support business decision-making. Examines the context for application of geographic methodologies and explores the analytical techniques that relate to the needs of businesses operating across the global economy.
  • GEOG 4580/5580: GIS in Health
    • HEALTH area
    • Spatial analysis, geographic information system (GIS) and computational methods for public health applications including disease mapping, disease clustering and exposure modeling. Location-allocation methods for measuring access to health care services also are discussed.

* Split graduate/undergraduate level courses can be taken at either the graduate or the undergraduate level.
​** Can be taken as GEOG 4960/5960.

See our more complete location intelligence course listings page for more learning opportunities through UNT Geography

Student Research Topics

Research can be a useful part of a degree plan for both graduate and undergraduate students.
  • For students pursuing a graduate-level education, one of the best ways to gain location intelligence research and analytical capabilities is to complete a thesis as part of our MS in Applied Geography program.
  • We are also happy to talk with undergraduates who would be interested in completing a more limited research paper to complete a special topics class, such as to complete the capstone requirements for our UNT Geography BS/BA degree programs.
Below are a few representative research topics that UNT location intelligence students have completed.

​Ethan Portillo, 2019.
​Thesis Topic: The Geography of Retail Clinics Post Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Where Can These Learning Experiences Take Me?

Sample UNT Geography Alumni Positions*

Manager of Market Analytics
AXIOMetrics, Dallas TX
Director of Spatial Analytics
Buxton Co., Fort Worth TX
Commercial Real Estate Strategy Portfolio Manager, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto CA
Lecturer: Geospatial Information Technology
Northeastern University, Boston MA
Research Analyst
Catalyst Commercial, Dallas TX
Associate Manager, Market Planning
​KFC/Yum Brands, Louisville KY
Manager - Market Strategy
Advance Auto Parts, Roanoke VA
Market Analyst
Invesco Real Estate, Dallas TX
Strategic Portfolio Planning
US Bank, Minneapolis MN
GIS Manager
CBRE, Dallas TX
Vice President, Site Selection
​Peloton Commercial Real Estate, Dallas TX
Business GIS Analyst
City of Plano, TX
Lead Market Analyst
Medcore Partners, Dallas TX
Senior Site Research Analyst
BJ's Wholesale, Westborough MA
Client Services
High Definition Logistics, Southlake TX
* Present and past positions held by our UNT Geography alumni. This is just a small sample of the total roster of position titles held by UNT Geography alumni across the United States.
Questions about career possibilities in the location intelligence learning area?

Summary

Location Intelligence Areas of Pursuit

Research Publications

We disseminate the results of our location intelligence research in peer-reviewed venues. Click here for a sampling of our journal publications.
Conference Leadership

We present in key conference venues covering applied geography, business geography, and complementary fields. Click here for a sampling of our recent presentations.
Learning Opportunities

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Click here for a summary of the educational opportunities we provide.
Professional Practice

We practice what we teach and research. Click here for a listing of UNT Geography graduates who are active in location intelligence professional practice.