Master of Urban and Regional Planning

1. Programme / MQR No.

Master of Urban and Regional Planning : MQA/FA6556

2. Brief Introduction

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) is a mixed mode programme offered by the Department of Urban & Regional Planning. In order to qualify for the degree of MURP, a candidate has to accumulate not less than 42 credit hours during the formal period of being a registered student, with a dissertation of 12 Cr. Hrs.

3. Programme Outcome

The programme outcomes of Master of Urban and Regional Planning are as follows:-

o.	Learning Outcome
1.	Prepare statutory development plans and planning submissions consistent with the requirements of the latest knowledge and state-of-the-art technology
2.	Undertake development planning studies, feasibility studies and impact assessment studies in relation to land use and built environment with relevant skills
3.	Facilitate and advise various agencies that include governmental, non-governmental organisations, public and/or private bodies in the development of land in the best interest of the community and responsibility for the environment
4.	Integrate professional planning practice and demonstrate behavior of high ethical values in line with planning ethics and Codes of Professional Conduct
5.	Communicate effectively with stakeholders in development projects and exhibit leadership qualities in development projects
6.	Apply intellectual critical thinking, problem-solving approach and ethical reasoning in appraising and planning cities and regions within the context of sustainable development
7.	Practice advocacy planning and make representations in any arbitration involving planning and land matters with state-of-the-art technology
8.	Work individually and in groups with high levels of innovation and entrepreneurship
9.	Integrate Islamic principles in planning practices and demonstrate Islamic values in professional conduct
10.	Promote sustainable development through knowledge and skills in the discipline of urban and regional planning

4. Career Opportunities

Job prospects for Master of Urban and Regional Planning graduates such as lecturers, researchers, consultants, town planners, project managers, executive, and other careers related to the field.

5. Programme Structure

1. SEMESTER 1: 
   MAUP 7110  Planning Theory and Techniques 
   MAUP 7123  Research Methodology in Urban Studies 
   MAUP 7132  Spatial Planning and Management 
   MAUP 7131  Values, Ethics, and Professionalism
   MAUP 7141  Regional Economics and Global Trends 
   
   
2.  SEMESTER 2: 
   MAUP 7202  Urban Studies and Planning Project 
   MAUP 7214  Sustainable Urban Mobility and Infrastructure  
   MAUP 7216  Climate Change, Resilience and Environmental Management
   MAUP 7494  Dissertation 1
   
   
3. SEMESTER 3:
   MAUP 7227  Sustainable Community and Governance
   MAUP 7495  Dissertation 2 

6. Duration of Study

The master program duration is as follows:-

PROG.	TYPE	MINIMUM DURATION	MAXIMUM DURATION
MASTER	FULL TIME	1 ACADEMIC YEAR, 3 SEMESTER (1 normal semester and 1 short semester)	2 ACADEMIC YEAR (4 normal semester and 1 short semester)