Urban and Regional Development
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    Urban and Regional Development

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tucson
    University Rank:#293
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 58,523 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Urban and Regional Development

    About

    Do you have visionary ideas for sustainable development? Does your mind work in analytical ways? Are you a fearless innovator? This program is for you. Urban and Regional Development is the study of economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments. This Bachelor of Science addresses questions of urban and regional growth, location of economic activity, land development and real estate. Students learn to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems and gain hands-on training in the field. Additionally, students learn interactively in remote-sensing laboratories. Upon graduation, they enter the workforce with directly applicable skills such as teamwork and collaboration; analytical research; a working knowledge of industry software; design; strategic thinking; and understanding of planning law and legislation.
    • Assess the ecological, economic and social sustainability of urban areas
    • Analyze spatial variation in the social, cultural and economic features of cities, and illustrate their impacts on the urban experience
    • Communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences/publics/stakeholders
    • Identify and critically analyze urban and regional development issues/problems using multiple social science frameworks
    • Apply knowledge of urban and regional development collaboratively
    • Apply qualitative and quantitative empirical techniques to critically analyze an issue or problem in urban and regional development

    Disciplines

    College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

    Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

    Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

    Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

    Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    • Real estate
    • Architecture
    • Engineering
    • City planning
    • Sustainability

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
    • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
    • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
    • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
    • Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
    • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.

    Urban and Regional Development

    University of Arizona

    University of Arizona

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

    Go to Official Website