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University of the Witwatersrand Master of the Built Environment in the Field of Housing (MBE Housing)
University of the Witwatersrand

Master of the Built Environment in the Field of Housing (MBE Housing)

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    About: The Master of the Built Environment in the Field of Housing (MBE Housing) focuses on advanced study and research in housing design and policy. Students engage with current challenges in urban development, sustainability, and social equity related to housing. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare graduates for real-world issues in the built environment.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including urban planning, housing development, community organization, and policy-making. Potential roles may include housing consultant, project manager, or urban designer.

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MBE Housing degree engages with housing issues from a multi-disciplinary, internationalist perspective. Its courses explore theoretical, conceptual, social, technical, managerial, legal, financial and planning aspects of housing both in policy and in practice. Through a substantial research component, students are given the opportunity to critically explore a particular aspect of their interest in housing.

The MBE Housing develops practical, managerial, analytical, and spatial skills as well as social and cultural sensitivities to meet housing challenges in the unevenly developing world.

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