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Program/MQR No. |
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Master of Urban and
Regional Planning
MQA/FA6556
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Brief introduction |
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The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) is a professional coursework 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 66 credit hours during the formal period of being a registered student, with a dissertation of 5 Cr. Hrs..
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Program Outcome |
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The programme outcomes of
Master of Urban and Regional Planning are as follows:-
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Learning
Outcome
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Prepare statutory development plans and planning submissions consistent with the requirements of the latest knowledge and state-of-the-art technology
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Undertake development planning studies, feasibility studies and impact assessment studies in relation to land use and built environment with relevant skills
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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
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Integrate professional planning practice and demonstrate behavior of high ethical values in line with planning ethics and Codes of Professional Conduct
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders in development projects and exhibit leadership qualities in development projects
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Apply intellectual critical thinking, problem-solving approach and ethical reasoning in appraising and planning cities and regions within the context of sustainable development
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Practice advocacy planning and make representations in any arbitration involving planning and land matters with state-of-the-art technology
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Work individually and in groups with high levels of innovation and entrepreneurship
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Integrate Islamic principles in planning practices and demonstrate Islamic values in professional conduct
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Promote sustainable development through knowledge and skills in the discipline of urban and regional planning
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Career Opportunities |
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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 |
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Program Structure |
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The total credit hour for Master of Urban and Regional Planning is 66. The required courses include:-
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University
Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)
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MAED 7030 :
Values, Ethics and Built Environment
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MAED 7020: Research Methodology for the Built Environment
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Kulliyyah
Required Courses (60 Credit Hours)
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MAUP 7201 Planning Workshop 2: Spatial Planning and Urban Design
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MAUP 7216 Urban Ecosystem and Environmental Management
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MAUP 7211 Planning Theory and Techniques
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MAUP 7217 Planning Legislation and Land Matters
| MAUP 7235 Housing and Community Planning | MAUP 7301 Planning Workshop 3: Development and Statutory Plan |
| MAUP 7141 Rural & Regional Planning | MAUP 7136 Regional Economics | MAUP 7114 Transportation and Traffic Management Planning |
| MAUP 7401 Planning Workshop 4: Special Project | MAUP 7492 Dissertation | MAUP 7220 Planning Practice and Governance |
| MAUP 7411 Practical Training (12 weeks) | | |
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Duration of Study |
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The master program duration is as follows:-
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PROG.
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TYPE
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MINIMUM
DURATION
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MAXIMUM
DURATION
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MASTER
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FULL
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2 ACADEMIC YEAR
(4 normal semester and 1 short semester)
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4 ACADEMIC YEAR
(8 normal semester and 1 short semester)
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MASTER
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PART
TIME
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4 ACADEMIC YEAR
(8 normal semester and 1 short semester)
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8 ACADEMIC YEAR
(16 normal semester and 1 short semester)
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