4.2 (25) Read 23 reviews
Overview
The Urban and Regional Planning MURP program offered at University of South Florida prepares leaders in the field of urban and regional planning to meet community, national and global needs. The major recognizes the need for effective planners to possess diverse skills in the planning and management of human settlements. Accordingly, the MURP core coursework includes thematically-related courses in land use planning, research methods, quantitative analysis, planning theory and history, planning policy and politics, community and economic development, and geographic information systems (GIS). Students have the option of enrolling in electives that focus on housing & community development, land use planning, local economic development, GIS, coastal zone management, housing & community development, environmental and natural resources planning, natural hazards and resilience planning, and transportation planning. These areas of specialization build on the strengths of existing faculty in our sister-major in Public Administration, as well as with colleagues and facilities across the university. The major is thus distinct in its flexibility.
Graduates of the major will be able to:
- Engage in policy-related research relevant to urban and regional issues.
- Assume positions of leadership in public, private and nonprofit organizations engaged in planning, land use, and public policy.
- Further public discourse on the problems confronting cities and regions.
- Utilize communications and technical skills to become successful at all levels of the planning profession.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Community Development Planning
- Planning Theory and History
- Planning, policy and politics
- Land Use Planning
- Urban & Metropolitan Economic Development Strategies
- Research Methods for Urban and Research Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Industrial Design Urban Planning View 428 other Masters in Architecture in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 153 (verbal)
144 (quantitative)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an approved regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent)
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a faculty member if BS/BA, in last 5 years)
- A “letter of intent” explaining your background and interest
- GRE scores
- An academic writing sample
Tuition Fee
To alway see correct tuition fees
-
International
42096 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 877 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
42096 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 877 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
20688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 431 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Tampa
1122 - 1951 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.
MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content