Master of Urban Planning/Master of Real Estate Development (MUP/MRED) at University of Southern California

Dual degree that combines skills in planning, land development, market analysis, finance and economics for careers in real estate development or urban planning. The 74 units are all taken within the Price School of Public Policy.

Faculty: Price School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 74 units; normally five semesters including one summer in residence  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Urban planning core covers Planning Theory and History, Urban Economics, Planning Studio and Data, Evidence and Communication of the Public Good. Real estate core includes Market Analysis for Real Estate, Finance of Real Estate Development, Real Estate Capital Markets, Project Management and Construction, the Approval Process and Legal Issues in Real Estate Development, plus 18 elective units within Price. Students complete the MRED comprehensive examination instead of the urban planning capstone; the internship is waived for students with professional experience in planning, real estate or a related field.

Career pathways

Careers in real estate development or urban planning.

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