Master of International Planning Studies
Gain the skills needed to address today’s toughest urban planning challenges.
The Master of International Planning Studies (MIPS) is a one-year online degree program designed for students and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and careers by focusing on contemporary international urban and regional planning issues.
Gain the skills needed to address today’s challenges with emphasis on:
Sustainability and the environment
Economic and community development
Transportation
Health
Housing and real estate
Disruptive technologies
The best way to prepare for change is through knowledge and experience.
The MIPS degrees prepares graduates to:
Understand how societal change translates into planning action
Lead community planning and community engagement processes
Implement strategies to promote sustainability
Facilitate change associated with online commerce, renewable energy sources, transportation, climate change, and equity needs
Apply data-driven decision-making to planning processes
Recognize the role of diversity and equity in community development
Accelerate your career and discover the international applications of your skills.
Admission Requirements
Admission to MIPS occurs on a rolling basis and requires the following:
A bachelor's degree
Previous work experience preferred (Résumé/CV)
TOEFL/IELTS if English is not your native language
A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
Three letters of recommendation
The MIPS degree is online, although opportunities to spend a summer at MSU may be possible. Participants are likely to be international practitioners seeking a US degree from a major research university, as well as U.S. based students planning to work in an international context.
Program code: INTLP_MIPS
Our Faculty
Our program faculty have extensive international experience with most having studied and practiced planning in different countries in Asia, Europe, Australia as well as the United States.
Meet the Director
Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson is Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University, and Director of the International Planning Studies Program. Research and teaching interests address urban planning, disruptive technologies, mega-events, and economic development. Current projects include the urban implications of autonomous technologies; planning for industrial parks in Africa and the Middle East; mega-event planning for world’s fairs and Olympics; and the role of innovation, knowledge, and information technology in urban development. His academic background focused on economics and regional science with degrees from the University of Melbourne, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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