Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Development

USA

What will I learn?

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.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

CAREER FIELDS

Real estate

Architecture

Engineering

City planning

Sustainability

Which department am I in?

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$41,000.00 (34,59,332) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

The University of Arizona

TUCSON,

Arizona,

85721, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$42,300.00 (35,69,018) per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - 600

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson,

Tucson,

Arizona,

85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have high school equivalent to USA and entry requirements vary from country to country. International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. English proficiency may be proven by one or more of the following:

TOEFL iBT - 70

IELTS - 6.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 53

IB (English A – Higher Level) - 5 or higher

Cambridge English Scale (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) - 169

Cambridge GCSE, O Level or higher (English) - C or higher

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Arizona

UArizona is ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, with research and development expenditure in the top 4 percent in the U.S.

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