Overview

The interdisciplinary nature of the MS in Urban Policy and Leadership from The City University of New York allows students to tailor their education to career aspirations and/or interests of their own choosing.

Program structure

The program is designed to accommodate both full and part time attendees. It can be completed in either two full semesters and a summer session or over a longer period of time. In combining both theory and practice, the program seeks to foster an understanding of urbanism while teaching practical skills to prepare students to be change-agents in an urban environment.

Faculty

Our faculty specializes in a diverse range of urban disciplines with expertise and specializations that include: urban planning and international perspectives d history, non-profit management, governance, education, health, housing, immigration, comparative and international perspectives, non-profit management, economic development, community advocacy, transportation, environment, law, and integrated technologies and data science. The program boasts a distinguished part-time faculty, bringing years of practical experience and knowledge in both public and non-profit sectors. It is not uncommon to take courses from high level New York City professionals, practitioners and civic leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Development Workshop I
Structure of the Urban Region
Urban Data Analysis
Economic Planning and Policy
Graphical Communication for Urban Planners
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet Hunter’s general graduate admission requirements, except that the Graduate Record Examination is not required.
Applicants must present an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, including 12 or more credits in the social sciences or related fields, (although the program may recommend admission of applicants with lower GPAs when their GRE scores, professional experience in the field, or graduate-level academic work documents adequate preparation to successfully pursue the degree).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20520 USD / year

≈ 20520 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11280 USD / year

≈ 11280 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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