Engineering
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
The Urban and Regional Planning master's degree (MURP) is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to analyze, forecast, design, and implement plans for regions, communities, and neighborhoods. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of the built environment (land use, transportation, housing, regional economies) and the ability to mediate among competing interests. The degree prepares individuals for jobs in public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Faculty: Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs | Duration: 2 years / Plan A 38 credits; Plan C 48 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States
Required components: Core, Electives, Concentrations, Plan A Thesis Credits, Plan C Capstone. A 200-hour professional internship, in addition to coursework, is required. Internship options, identified through consultation with the Humphrey School's Career and Student Success Office, are usually completed during the summer after the second semester of the MURP program.
The degree prepares individuals for jobs in public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
A strong liberal education background and sound quantitative and analytical skills are preferred. Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended. Applicants needing to strengthen this part of their skill set prior to admission may wish to take introductory microeconomics, college algebra, and/or introductory statistics courses. A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited US university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment. A complete application will include a University of Minnesota application, personal statement, resume or C.V., transcripts, TOEFL scores (if applicable), at least three letters of recommendation, and an optional diversity statement. Submission of GRE scores is optional for applicants. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.
Duration: 2 years / Plan A 38 credits; Plan C 48 credits
Engineering
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Engineering
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Engineering
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
Engineering
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
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