Overview

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree prepares students to become competent professional planners who possess the knowledge, skills and values to formulate plans and improve the quality of public and private development decisions in order to meet the social, economic and physical needs of the culturally diverse urban and rural communities in which they hope to work. The Urban and Regional Planning program is offered by Alabama A&M University

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning program aims

To offer a core-planning curriculum that provides a comprehensive understanding of the roles and functions of planning in the development of human settlement.To provide students the choice of four areas of concentration: environmental, housing and community development, transportation planning, and international planning. Each of area of concentration offers a wide range of electives.

To provide the knowledge, skills and values required for professional planning practice.

Career fields

Planners work in every state and around the world. They work in rural areas, suburban areas, and large cities. They function in the public sector within federal, state and local governments. They also work in nonprofits and within the private sector in real estate development companies and planning or multi-disciplinary consulting firms

Accreditation

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning program is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

Programme Structure

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree prepares students to become competent professional planners who possess the knowledge, skills and values to formulate plans and improve the quality of public and private development decisions in order to meet the social, economic and physical needs of the culturally diverse urban and rural communities in which they hope to work.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a (4.0 GPA scale) at the undergraduate level from a regionally accredited college/university.
Submit a minimum score of 146 on the verbal and 140 on the quantitative portions of the GRE (if required). Together the combined score must be a minimum of 286. Some programs may require higher GRE scores. MBA students are required to attain a minimum GMAT score of 350.
Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
Meet all program specific requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Out-of-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12660 USD / year

≈ 12660 USD / year

Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning program aims

Career fields

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Abbeville

Funding

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