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Planning and Development Studies (MPDS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Planning and Development Studies is a 28-unit, mid-career degree for professionals in planning, development or related fields, completed in one academic year (12 units each in fall and spring) with a 4-unit integrative seminar the following summer. It is flexible and lets students shape a concentration around their career goals.

Faculty: Sol Price School of Public Policy  |  Duration: 28 units; one academic year plus summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Two core courses (Policy Issues in Planning and Development; Research and Analytical Techniques), 16 units in a concentration (Community Economic Development, Environmental Policy and Planning, International Planning and Development, or a self-designed one) and an Integrative Seminar with a written and oral comprehensive examination.

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Entry requirements

Entering students must have a minimum of five years of planning, development or related professional work experience. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required while enrolled.

Duration: 28 units; one academic year plus summer

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