Why be an Urban Planner?

Urban and regional planners care about people, places and the quality of life.

We work with communities to improve the health, safety and economic wellbeing of residents by managing the urban environment. Urban Planning stimulates creative approaches for the physical, economic, and social needs of towns, cities and regions.

Visit the American Planning Association to learn more about the profession.

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Why Urban Planning
@ MSU?

Urban Planning, a program in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, equips the next generation of global problem-solvers to create sustainable and healthy built natural and virtual environments. The school provides a quality educational experience while encouraging the creativity and innovation that drive the profession. Our graduates are trained to find creative and systematic approaches to address the physical, economic and social problems of towns, cities and regions.

Focal points for the program:

Environment & Sustainability
Economic Development
Community Engagement
Mobility
Social Justice, Housing & Real Estate
Autonomous Futures
Health & Well-being

Study Abroad in Europe or Asia

Real-World Experience: Put your training into practice through your capstone practicum project, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a real-life planning challenge.

Graduate Faster: We also offer a 4+1 fast track to the Master’s degree for undergraduates, allowing you to achieve a graduate degree with only one additional year of study.

World-Class Faculty: Urban Planning faculty are highly respected teachers dedicated to their craft and to advancing our knowledge of sustainable cities and regions.

International Students: Urban Planning at MSU is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field that offers opportunities on campus, and for international students, a three year practical training period to work in the United States.