About the course

The Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). It can be combined in a dual degree with the MS-GIST for STEM designation. The MCRP prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and resolving complex urban planning problems. The curriculum gives students both a broad understanding of the urban and regional environment and a foundation of skills needed to plan for today’s regions and cities. The MCRP program strives for a careful balance between the theoretical, historical, and conceptual knowledge about urban and regional development, while also focusing on the acquisition of practical skills and methods of analysis.

　　The program offers six specializations as well as several dual degree programs with architecture, civil engineering, law, and public policy.

　　The applied studio course acts as a capstone for the core program that allows students to synthesize their planning knowledge and skills in a real-world situation ranging from large city neighborhoods to moderately sized cities and towns. The curriculum is a two year, 55 credit program. The curriculum requirements include seven core courses, a specialization, 12 semester hours of electives, an internship, and a thesis or applied research paper. Two options exist for completing the curriculum—the formal thesis or the applied research (option) paper.

　　In the specialization coursework and the internship, the student develops skills focused on a particular aspect of city and regional planning. To enable students to focus their education on a consistent and cumulative body of knowledge, the program offers six specializations: economic development, environment and health, housing and community development, land use planning, transportation, and urban design. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$63,972

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Atlanta
Fall (August), 2025	Atlanta

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

We look for master's degree students who will successfully advance the quality of life in communities through planning work after graduation. Excellence in prior academic work is essential, but priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated effectiveness as leaders, analysts and/or designers in previous paid or volunteer settings.

　　A 3.0/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5/4.0 master’s degree GPA if applicable. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores of 150 for Verbal Reasoning, 148 for Quantitative Reasoning, and 4.0 Analytical Writing. TOEFL iBT Scores, if applicable, with a minimum of 100. TOEFL pbt: 600.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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