“As an urban planning program uniquely situated in a school of public policy, NYU Wagner provides future planners with a broad and expansive skill set. The networks and connections I developed at NYU Wagner help me to better serve the public and to make New York a healthier and greener city.”

- NICK MOLINARI, MUP 2005Chief of Planning and Parklands,

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING

A DEGREE THAT OFFERS... ĥ PRACTICAL TRAINING: Gain skills through a year-long

client project, study with faculty at the forefront of the field, and learn to overcome obstacles to implementation – market realities, financial constraints, political hurdles, and resource limitations.

ĥ SOCIAL IMPACT: Draw from a public service perspective, learn to address the complex set of issues that affect urban communities, and study in the living laboratory of NYC.

ĥ BROAD & DEEP CURRICULUM: Specialize in environment, infrastructure, and transportation; economic development and housing; or international development planning.

RANKED #2IN CITY MANAGEMENT & URBAN POLICY AMONG SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

A CAREER IN URBAN PLANNING – LOCALLY AND GLOBALLYOur graduates apply their skills to transportation, housing and neighborhood development, and environmental sustainability, among other areas. Some pursue careers in NYC while others follow their passion to build strong, effective cities across the U.S. and around the world.

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Housed within a school of public service, the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program gives students the skills to help create well-functioning public spaces, healthy neighborhoods, and thriving cities.

LEARN TO PLAN CITIES THAT WORK IN THE REAL WORLD

TESTIMONIAL

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FINANCIAL AIDNYU Wagner will assess all applicants for merit-based scholarship opportunities. Approximately 20 percent of all our students receive a merit-award for the duration of their degree program. Students interested in merit aid consideration are encouraged to submit their applications early. For more information about financial aid, please contact us at WAGNER.ADMISSIONS@NYU.EDU.

O U.S. Bachelor’s degree or

equivalent

O Application and essays

O Transcript from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

O Resume

O Two letters of recommendation

O GRE or GMAT recommended but not required

O TOEFL Exam (if bachelor program not conducted in English)

O $85 application fee

O Video essay (optional)

QUESTIONS? wagner.admissions@nyu.edu 212.998.7414

APPLICATION COMPONENTS:

Apply for Fall 2015 at WAGNER.NYU.EDU/APPLY

Early deadline: DECEMBER 1, 2014

Regular deadline: JANUARY 5, 2015

APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES:

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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

The MUP program can be completed in 2 years full-time or 3-4 years on a part-time basis.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES:All students take the core courses to gain essential skills in finance, policy, and management.

ĥ Statistical Methods for Public, Nonprofit, and Health Management

ĥ Managing Public Service Organizations ĥ Financial Management for Public, Nonprofit, and Health

Organizations ĥ Microeconomics for Public Management, Planning, and

Policy Analysis

REQUIRED PLANNING CORE COURSES: (STUDENTS TAKE FIVE COURSES)

ĥ Urban Planning Methods and Practice ĥ Urban Economics ĥ History and Theory of Urban Planning ĥ Land Use Law ĥ Introduction to Urban Physical Design ĥ Institutions, Governance, and International Development ĥ Decentralized Development Planning

A full list of courses can be found at: WAGNER.NYU.EDU/COURSES/LISTINGS

SPECIALIZATIONS:Students also choose a specialized elective cluster:

ĥ Economic Development and Housing ĥ Environment, Infrastructure, and Transportation ĥ International Development Planning

For more information about the program, visit: WAGNER.NYU.EDU/MUP