Master’s Studies
The School of City and Regional Planning offers the Master of City and Regional Planning, the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology, the Master of Science in Global Development (joint with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts), and the Master of Science in Urban Analytics degrees.
Our Masters Degrees
Master of City and Regional Planning
(MCRP)
The MCRP prepares students to excel as professionals who can understand and resolve complex urban planning problems. The curriculum gives students an understanding of urban and regional environments, and the skills to plan for them.
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology
(MS-GIST)
Geographic Information Science involves the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of spatially-referenced information on, above, and below the surface of the earth. Graduates can enter the workforce after one year of coursework.
Master of Science in Global Development
(MSGD)
This 12-month program prepares professionals for sustainable development work in governments, private development firms, and NGOs in developing countries, primarily in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Master of Science in Urban Analytics
(MSUA)
This degree leverages data science to address the major issues cities continue to face: air, water, and land pollution; carbon emissions; traffic congestion; inadequate housing options; and disparities in access to urban services.
Augment Your Degree
Dual Degrees
Students may combine the MCRP degree with the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology, the Master of Architecture, the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, the Master of Science in Public Policy, or the Juris Doctor degree.
Graduate Certificates
The School of City & Regional Planning offers certificates in Geographic Information Systems, Global Development, Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management, and Heritage Preservation.