MSc in Regional Science in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The Regional Science curriculum equips students with comprehensive knowledge of regional, interregional, locational, and conflict theories within physical and policy environments, framed by current economic, social, and political structures. Learners develop expertise in analyzing urban-regional systems for public and private sector decisions, with strong focus on mathematical modeling and quantitative approaches. The program immerses students in both established and emerging social science theories relevant to regional science's interdisciplinary nature. Courses concentrate on the socioeconomic dimensions of physical environments and the spatial/conflict elements of socioeconomic systems. Graduate Faculty members may serve on Special Committees, with the chair required to be from the Regional Science Field. Master's applicants with robust quantitative methods and economics preparation might complete coursework in two semesters through intensive study, while those needing foundational work or broader regional science education should anticipate up to four semesters.