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Planning

Program Overview

The Department of Geography and Planning offers facilities for research leading to the Master of Science in Planning (MScPl) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Faculty work involves social, economic, cultural, and other vital considerations. In spatial scale, it ranges from the design of individual communities to policy planning at the national level to international development. Planning specializations include land use, transportation, urban design, social policy, public health, economic development, international development, and the environment.

Quick Facts

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Application deadline MScPl, PhD:

Fall 2023 entry

10-Jan-2024

MScPl, PhD:

Fall 2023 entry

10-Jan-2024

Minimum admission average MScPl:

B+ in final-year

PhD:

A-

MScPl:

B+ in final-year

PhD:

A-

Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? MScPl:

After

PhD:

Before

MScPl:

After

PhD:

Before

Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? MScPl:

Graduate Unit

PhD:

Applicant

MScPl:

Graduate Unit

PhD:

Applicant

Are any standardized tests required/recommended? MScPl, PhD:

NA

MScPl, PhD:

NA


Agustin Garza

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Agustin Garza
MBA, Rotman School of Management
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