Study Certificate in (Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate) Urban Revitalization at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Certificate in Urban Revitalization provides specialized training in the techniques and processes of city and neighborhood revitalization. Topics include adaptive reuse of buildings, historic preservation, real estate market analysis and the role of private-public partnerships in financing development projects. The certificate is useful for midcareer professionals who wish to learn new skills to expand their career options. It also is useful for recent college graduates who desire advanced training beyond the baccalaureate level and accelerated entry into the job market.

Which department am I in?

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

US$33,746.00 per year

Food and housing - 19,724 Annual

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Virginia Commonwealth University- Monroe Park Campus

707 W. Broad St.,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23284, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of an official application formThree letters of referenceLetter of intent describing interest in applying for the Certificate in Urban RevitalizationAn official transcript showing successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (out of 4.0) in the last 60 hours of undergraduate studyDemonstration of professional experience in planning or work related to the certificate program (The experience requirement may be waived for candidates who demonstrate professional promise.)All courses in the graduate Certificate in Urban Revitalization may be applied to meet the requirement of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree. However, successful completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission into the M.U.R.P. degree program.

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