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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assess the ecological, economic, and social sustainability of urban areas
Analyze spatial variation in the social, cultural and economic features of cities, and illustrate their impacts on the urban experience
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences/publics/stakeholders
Identify and critically analyze urban and regional development issues/problems using multiple social science frameworks
Apply knowledge of urban and regional development collaboratively
Apply qualitative and quantitative empirical techniques to critically analyze an issue or problem in urban and regional development
CAREER FIELDS
Real estate
Architecture
Engineering
City planning
Sustainability
