Overview

About this Degree

The Urban Innovation program at the University of Toronto is uniquely designed to provide a new generation of practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the role that innovative, vibrant, liveable, and supportive city-regions play in sustaining the quality of life and economic well-being of Canadians.

Through the MUI program, students will be trained to lead and manage innovative urban economic development initiatives. Students will take classes taught by faculty with expertise in economic development, public policy, management, government administration, and finance. In addition, each student will participate in an academically supported and practice-oriented summer internship that will provide them with an opportunity to apply foundational knowledge and ideas in the workplace. The program will prepare graduates to play a critical policy and leadership role in implementing strategies that promote innovative, equitable, and sustainable cities and city-regions.

Programme Structure

4.5 FCEs from core courses (MUI1010H, MUI1020H, MUI1030H, MUI1040H, MUI1050H, MUI1060H, MUI1075H, MUI1080H, MUI1090H)
0.5 FCE summer internship (MUI1100H)
1.0 FCE capstone group project (MUI2095Y)
3.5 FCEs chosen from the elective course list below. Students are also strongly encouraged to select other electives not included in the list below. Course selections must be approved in advance by the program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in social sciences, management/commerce, or a related field such as architecture or civil engineering, with a standing equivalent to a mid B in the final year of the program.
Successful completion of 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE) in an undergraduate statistics course.
Letter of intent.
Three letters of reference.
A writing sample.

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Tuition Fees

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39740 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

16880 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Funding

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Toronto

Funding

Scholarships Information

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