Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master in Urban Planning - HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in Cambridge United States | Harvard University
Harvard University
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Cambridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,200
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This specialization caters to students passionate about designing, managing, and overseeing housing resources and their adjacent communities. Those selecting this focus might pursue careers as public sector policy makers, program coordinators, or development specialists, or alternatively as private sector developers, community advocates, or advisory professionals. These individuals aim to influence the urban landscape that forms the foundation for residential living and related urban functions.
Given housing's crucial role in a city's social and economic fabric, this field encompasses diverse coursework options. Students can specialize in areas ranging from housing regulations and market assessments to architectural planning, property financing, development workflows, community outreach, execution methods, and compliance frameworks. Neighborhoods represent intricate urban components demanding multifaceted expertise. This concentration may also cover subjects like zoning laws, city aesthetics, population and economic studies, municipal governance, and interconnected fields such as transit systems, utilities, commercial spaces, and community connections.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You are required to submit transcripts from all colleges and universities from which you've received credit.
Applicants are required to obtain three letters of recommendation, ideally at least two from college or university instructors.
The preferred total TOEFL iBT score is 104 or above, with individual section scores of 26 or above. The minimum required TOEFL iBT total score is 92, with the following minimum section requirements: reading, 23; speaking, 23; listening, 23; writing, 23.
If TOEFL iBT is not available, and the paper-based TOEFL is taken, applicants must achieve a minimum total score of 577 and a minimum of 57 on each section. A score of 600 is preferred, with individual section scores of 60.
Tuition
USD
57,200