Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Planning and Policy - Economic Development in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,674
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The modern city prospers when the local economy produces a diverse assortment of jobs and revenues. But the roller coaster of economic boom and bust often takes a heavy toll on local residents. Plants shut with little warning and the burdens of economic growth fall unevenly across the urban landscape. The field of economic development starts from the assumption that state, market, and third sector institutions can and do intervene to spread the benefits of economic activity, reduce its costs, and counter its uneven distribution.
Goals for the Economic Development Specialization
To rigorously analyze the structure and needs of local and regional economies.
To build on analysis to formulate place-specific economic development plans and policies.
To anticipate and evaluate the prospective impact of alternative economic plans and policies.
To familiarize students with the key issues and actors relevant to the functioning of local and regional economies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are considered on an individual basis In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements applicants must meet the following program requirements
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Baccalaureate Field No restrictions
Grade Point Average At least 3.00 - 4.00 for the final 60 semester hours 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study
Tests Required None required for admission
Minimum English Competency Test Score
TOEFL 80 with sub-scores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Speaking 20 and Writing 21 iBT Test 60 with subscores of Reading 19 Listening 17 Writing 21 revised Paper Delivered Test OR
IELTS 6.5 with sub-scores of 6.0 for all four sub-scores OR
Letters of Recommendation Three required
Personal Statement Required The statement must address the applicants educational and career goals and previous pertinent work volunteer and or academic experience
Other Requirements Applicants must submit a recent paper essay or project of which they are the sole author or designer This material may be of an academic professional or personal nature and must be at least 1000 words in length Applicants for research assistantship positions must submit a resume
Tuition
USD
34,674