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Planning, Design & Construction (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Planning, Design and Construction prepares students for advanced research careers and university teaching on the planning, design and construction of the built environment, including buildings, interior spaces, infrastructure, neighborhoods and communities.

Faculty: School of Planning, Design and Construction, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources  |  Department: School of Planning, Design and Construction  |  Duration: 45 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Three concentrations: Construction Management, Environmental Design, and Urban and Regional Planning. The degree requires 45 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a dissertation of original research.

Career pathways

Research careers and university teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a related discipline and show strong capability for graduate study; agreement with an advisory faculty member as major professor is strongly encouraged. Application deadline is February 1; complete applications by January 1 for full consideration for fellowships, assistantships and scholarships.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 45 credits

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