Overview

Given the complex nature of the 21st century city, urban leaders require a broad range of skills that include: innovation problem-solving, strategic planning, and collaborative management. This degree will help students develop their skills in these areas.

Aimed at professionals who are actively engaged and working in the community, this degree is offered almost entirely online to maximize student flexibility. The online courses will be enhanced by three face-to-face panel-networking events where students will engage with each other and urban leaders from the Las Vegas community and nationally.

The Urban Leadership program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is unique in its recognition that urban leaders come from a variety of professional backgrounds. Leaders can be elected officials, public administrators, non-profit leaders, and leaders in private organizations. Thus, a defining feature of our program is that students will have an opportunity to engage with leaders from a host of community settings. To further enhance this professional engagement, our student's experience will be highlighted by a series of panels and workshops that will allow participants to engage with some of the foremost urban leaders and policy analysts in the country.

Learning Outcomes

At the core of our program is an intellectually rigorous curriculum that will help urban leaders:

Shape and communicate their vision

Create innovative solutions to pressing issues

Collaborate with stakeholders and,

Implement strategic plans, programs, and policies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Governance
Urban Issues
From Analytics to Action: How to use Data
Social Media
Communication Technology
Design Thinking for Urban Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university

A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall for all undergraduate work

A completed Graduate College application

Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

A resume that outlines your professional experience

A personal statement of interest

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28104 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27814 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8213 USD / year

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Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 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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