Scope

Vision

Urban & Regional Planning Program visions to create a sustainable built and natural environment that enriches communities and cities through leadership, entrepreneur creativity, leadership, entrepreneur creativity, social responsibility and environmentally sustainable planning and policy. Our program explores the local processes of urbanization on a global scale, with an emphasis on responsible practices. Course offers comprehensive understanding of urban planning, understanding of urban planning, including economic development, housing, land use, transportation, and the environment



Prospects

Urban Planner | Town Planner Researcher |Academician Specialized Planner- Economic Development Planner, Transportation Planner, Infrastructure Planner, Environmental Planner, Environmental Planner, GIS Expert | Data Analyst

JOB PROSPECTS IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS OR GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS: Smart City Mission, ULB’s, City Authorities, Special Investment Regions, Urban development/planning companies etc.

Eligibility

As Urban and Regional Planning involves a multi-disciplinary approach, we take students from the field of Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Planning and Sociology. However, we feel this needs to be further broad based and open to other related disciplines in the long run.

POTENTIAL AREA AND SCOPE   

The course gives platform to the young talent and minds in the field of Urban planning and its associated sub fields like Infrastructure, planning, transport planning, inclusive planning, heritage management, geo-informatics and remote sensing applications, land use planning, environmental and climate resilient planning, housing and real estate, urban governance and finance etc. with a perspective and understanding at local, national level and global level

    Pedagogy

    • Integrated Studio Learning:

    • Various studio exercises to stimulate critical thinking and solutions. 

    • Site Visits:

    • Focused study area visits to understand real world urban problems and data mining. Relevant Course Subjects

    • Course outline such that a compressive learning components shapes up supporting the studio exercises. 

    • Industry Exposure:

    • Exposure through professional training in various departments/organizations to make students competent and confident.

    • Continuous Work Review:

    • Students’ work reviewed by internal faculties and external jurors from various top tiered organizations to provide them with appropriate feedback. 

    • Interactive Sessions| Expert Lectures:

    • Sessions and expert lectures by experienced people to expand students exposure.  Software Learning Dedicated GIS Lab for students to learn mapping and analysis.

    • Internship/Office Training of 6-8 Weeks after 2nd Semester is mandatory in the course.