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Master of Science [M.S] [Urban Planning and Community Development] From University of Massachusetts

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Master of Science [M.S] (Urban Planning and Community Development)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies,

Urban Studies,

Development Studies

$36,485/Yr

$36,485 /Yr

MSc in Urban Planning and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts is offered as a 2-years program.
This university is ranked #9 in Most Diverse Colleges in America by Niche in 2020.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
UMass Boston's Urban Planning and Community Development master's program is designed to make you an expert in the theory and practice of planning urban spaces and economies.
The program brings together the expertise of faculty from several colleges within the university and builds upon decades of research and community engagement by the university’s institutes and centers, which collectively focus on the metropolitan area’s diverse population, governance, and its built and natural environments.
In addition, the program takes advantage of partnerships with community-based organizations to promote economic development, affordable housing, and small business development, with a deliberate agenda to address social and environmental inequity and serve the needs and interests of underrepresented communities.
Students take core courses in the foundations of planning, cities, and urban economies gaining an understanding of human settlements drawing from concepts and theories from social and environmental sciences.
The MSc program consists of 48 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$36485 (USD 36485)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	$18414 (USD 18414)
Health Insurance	$3417 (USD 3417)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	$35980 (USD 35980)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Community Development or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.25/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.25 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Transportation Planner.
Environmental Planner.
City Planner.
Economic Development Director.
Economic Diversification Coordinator

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Axol Science Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
KC Mahindra Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 5,542/Yr$5,542	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details