Do you have visionary ideas for sustainable development? Does your mind work in analytical ways? Are you a fearless innovator? This program is for you. Urban and Regional Development is the study of economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments. This Bachelor of Science addresses questions of urban and regional growth, location of economic activity, land development and real estate. Students learn to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems and gain hands-on training in the field. Additionally, students learn interactively in remote-sensing laboratories. Upon graduation, they enter the workforce with directly applicable skills such as teamwork and collaboration; analytical research; a working knowledge of industry software; design; strategic thinking; and understanding of planning law and legislation.
Urban and Regional Development
Learn how to analyze data and use geographic information systems while gaining gain hands-on training in the field and interactive remote-sensing laboratories to address questions of urban and regional growth, economic activity, land development, and real estate. Graduate with skill sets in analytical research, industry software, design, and planning law and legislation.
Bachelor of Science
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
Level of Second Language
2nd Semester Proficiency