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35 Urban Development Degree Programs in USA


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Urban Education, M.Ed.
- Charlotte, USA
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Full time
33 hours
Distance Learning
English
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s online M.Ed. in Urban Education program will provide you with the tools to become an effective leader. Our unique program — one of the first of its kind in the nation — equips students with skills to improve the following competencies:


University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Urban and Public Affairs
- San Francisco, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Our two-year, 33-unit MA in Urban and Public Affairs offers a range of graduate seminars on urban studies, politics, and public policy. A 200-hour internship is required, as well as a Capstone Project that synthesizes your research and internship experience on a policy area of your choice.
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Quantitative Methods for Finance Summer Course
- Boston, USA
Summer Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
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Finance is a highly competitive and dynamic industry that demands quantitative-oriented professionals. This course equips students with empirical techniques that are used in the analysis of financial markets, with a strong focus on financial applications using actual data.


Vassar College
Urban Studies
- Poughkeepsie, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
The Urban Studies Program is designed as a multidisciplinary concentration in the study of cities and urbanization. Students examine the development of cities and their surrounding regions; the role of cities in the history of civilization; the social problems of urban life; the design of the built environment; and past and present efforts at planning for the future of urban societies.


Yale University
Urban Studies (B.A.)
- New Haven, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Urban Studies (B.A.) program offers students a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to understanding cities and urban issues. It covers a wide range of topics including urban planning, policy, ...


University of Pennsylvania
Urban Studies, BA
- Philadelphia, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies offers students a broad look at the complex world of cities and urban life. It combines social sciences, humanities, and planning to help students understand how ...


Cleveland State University
Master's in Urban Planning and Development, JD/MUPD
- Cleveland, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Urban Planning and Development (MUPD) program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in urban planning, development, and public policy. The program ...


Cleveland State University
Master's in Urban Planning and Development, MUPD
- Cleveland, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Urban Planning and Development (MUPD) program offers a comprehensive education focused on preparing students to develop sustainable, equitable, and efficient urban environments. The cu...


Brown University
BA in Urban Studies
- College Hill, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The BA in Urban Studies offers students a chance to explore the complexities of cities and how they shape our society. The program covers topics like urban history, planning, policy, design, and socia...


Princeton University
Certificate in Urban Studies
- Princeton, USA
Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Certificate in Urban Studies offers students a flexible way to explore the complexities of cities and urban life. The program focuses on understanding how cities grow, change, and influence our so...


Dillard University
BSc in Urban Studies and Public Policy
- New Orleans, USA
BSc
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The major in urban studies and public policy is designed to prepare students for careers in public service or private corporations involved in public issues. Career paths include government, law, city planning, non-profit management and public policy analysis. The curriculum explores urban issues in real estate development, transportation, land use and housing that focuses on finding solutions to inner-city problems such as unemployment, poverty, and crime.


Guttman Community College
Urban Studies Program, associate degree
- New York, USA
Associate Degree
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
Taught by experienced, dynamic faculty, the Urban Studies Program offers an intellectually rigorous foundation in the disciplines that focus on contemporary city life, urban culture, and urbanization, emphasizing equality, diversity, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and social justice.


New York University (NYU)
Urban Education
- Manhattan, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
Education in urban America has long been a critical issue that cuts across social, cultural, political, and economic concerns. Today, the links between education and opportunity in our global society, as well as the myriad ongoing attempts to reform or improve urban education have made the topic especially timely and the subject of a wide body of scholarly literature from varied disciplines. The Urban Education MALS concentration is designed to immerse students in a range of topics and approaches to understanding urban education and equip them, ultimately, to identify and pursue their own interests, scholarly or practical, in urban education.

Coppin State University
Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies
- Baltimore, USA
BSc
English
According to the Department of Census statistics, almost 80 percent of the United States' population lives in urban areas. What does that mean? Real world value for an Urban Studies degree.


University of California - San Diego
Urban Studies and Planning, B.A.
- Irvine, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The undergraduate program in Urban Studies and Planning offers students a comprehensive look at how cities and communities develop and function. It focuses on understanding the social, economic, envir...
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Urban Development degree programs focus on creating sustainable and vibrant communities, blending planning, policy, and design to address urban challenges. This field is vital as cities continue to grow, presenting both exciting opportunities and responsibilities for future leaders.
In the USA, you'll engage in applied coursework that emphasizes hands-on experience, often through collaborative projects with local stakeholders. Through courses in urban design, community planning, and land use regulation, you'll develop skills such as crafting zoning policies, conducting feasibility studies, and implementing public transportation systems. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, gaining insights from diverse urban environments.
With a strong emphasis on research, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Development prepares you for various career paths. Graduates often pursue roles as urban planners, development consultants, or policy analysts. The skills you gain in this program reflect current industry needs and are valued internationally, allowing for greater mobility in your career. As urban issues evolve, your education will equip you to contribute effectively to sustainable urban solutions.