Urban and Regional Planning - Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Postgraduate
In Michigan Center (USA)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Michigan center (USA)
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The graduate program leading to a degree of Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) is committed to preparing students for professional planning careers in both the private and public sectors and seeks to develop both general planning knowledge and specific skills for practice. The program provides students with an advanced understanding of environment-, economy- and society-related planning issues using scientific, social scientific or humanistic approaches. Current faculty research and teaching expertise covers a wide range of planning subjects including urban design; land use planning; land use law; housing; community, economic and real estate development; natural resources; research methods; international development; transportation; technology; environmental planning; and public policy. The MURP degree is a nationally accredited degree and admits students with a variety of academic backgrounds. Ideal students are those with strong intellectual ability; good written and verbal communication skills; basic statistical methods and have demonstrated a proven potential for leadership in the field of urban and regional planning.
A student entering the graduate program in urban and regional planning is expected to concentrate, under faculty guidance, on studies that provide an optimum learning experience in applying the various scientific principles, theories, techniques, and design skills of planning to specific field problems. The graduate student is immersed in significant planning studies and research. The graduate program is designed to provide professional competence. After graduation, the student should be capable of assuming responsibilities on an intermediate level of a professional planning operation. The master's program in Urban and Regional Planning has been accredited by the American Planning Association.
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Subjects
- Land Use
- Design
- Public
- Planning
- Accredited
Course programme
Urban planning core courses (28 credits):
Concepts and Issues in Planning and Development
Applied Research Methods for Planning and Development
Urban Land Management and the Environment
Geographic Information Systems and Design Tools for Planning
Planning Theory and Ethics
Economics of Planning and Development
Planning and Development Law
Complete 9 credits of approved elective courses chosen from a list of electives in consultation with the student’s academic advisor . At least one 3-credit Urban Planning Special Topics course must be taken.
Additional Requirements for Plan A:
The following course:
Master's Thesis Research
Additional Requirements for Plan B:
Six additional credits in two courses approved by the student's academic advisor.
Pass a final comprehensive examination.
Urban and Regional Planning - Master of Urban and Regional Planning