Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Regional and International Development in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,509
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This specialization focuses on interconnected development challenges, such as industrialization, urban expansion, regional economic fluctuations, rural and resource-driven growth, the impacts of uneven geographical development, and issues facing disadvantaged communities regarding urban services and employment opportunities. The movement of commodities, investments, workers, and data across borders is accelerating. Yet regional approaches, methods, and outcomes of economic expansion or contraction remain distinctly varied. We view regions as the primary geographical unit for economic progress and examine targeted policies aimed at fostering and directing regional development. These strategies encompass everything from resource-focused initiatives to technology-driven industrial growth, and from centralized industrial planning to broader institutional development at the regional level.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution Undergraduate coursework in microeconomics statistics and college algebra is highly recommended Previous experience in planning a planningrelated field or community development is recommended A minimum gradepoint average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent The statement of purpose consult the prompt on the MURP Application Checklist letters of recommendation at least one academic letter from a faculty member who has taught the applicant if still relevant other letters should be from a direct supervisor of the applicants work gradepoint averages GRE scores and resume of relevant planningrelated experience are all required These items are all evaluated in the review process Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts from each institution attended and official transcripts from all degreegranting institutions Applications cannot be reviewed until all of the above items are received For applicants who do not meet the Universitys English language requirement the department expects a score of at least 600 paperbased test or 100 internetbased test on the TOEFL or an overall band score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA will be required for admission to graduate programs at UCLA

Tuition USD 24,509

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