Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Urban Strategy in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,560
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Urban Strategy (URBS) equips students to tackle urban planning and policy issues through a comprehensive 48-credit, two-year interdisciplinary graduate program. This degree integrates Drexel's strengths across design, engineering, business, policy, and public health disciplines. Participants collaborate with community and industry partners to address authentic urban challenges in local neighborhoods. Through hands-on, community-engaged learning, students establish valuable professional relationships that endure throughout their careers. URBS provides intensive instruction in analytical techniques and critical thought, while situating learning within historical, political, and economic frameworks. This MS program enables graduates to advance their professional paths in enhancing urban quality of life. Students may enroll either full-time or part-time.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your shortterm and longterm career plans and how your background experience interest andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Essay
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your shortterm and longterm career plans and how your background experience interest andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Tuition
USD
28,560