Master's in Urban & Regional Planning
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MPUP-6120-40

Advanced Applications in GIS

This advanced seminar explores the strategic geospatial analysis of cities and regions. Students employ the ArcGIS Pro desktop GIS mapping application to become proficient in suitability modeling, mapping clusters, and regression analysis. Using the Python scripting language, students develop custom tools and methods for spatial analysis. The class culminates in an analysis competition, in which students apply analytical concepts to contemporary urban issues. Prior completion of MPUP 605 is required for students with no prior exposure to GIS software.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-6120-40
  • CRN: 20441
  • Instructor: Murphy, J.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-6130-40

Advanced Quantitative Methods

This seminar explores how urban planners collect and use information to examine a broad range of social, environmental, land use, economic, and organizational data. Students will become informed users of this data and acquire the skills to perform diverse quantitative research. The first half of the course explores research methods for data collection and information gathering. The second half of the course explores rigorous statistical methods and quantitative data analysis. Using case studies, the course provides students with practical instruction on how to thoughtfully define and address planning-related problems using empirical, quantitative data.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-6130-40
  • CRN: 19151
  • Instructor: Joh, K.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-5000-40

Ethics & Planning Practice

This core course explores the values and decisions related to the ethical practice of urban planning in democratic societies. Students investigate the process of developing ethical frameworks and advancing decision-making in professional planning practice. Students critically assess historical practices in the context of the multi-cultural city and contemporary goals for social and environmental justice.

Note: This course is a core requirement of the degree and requires a grade of "B" or better for successful completion. This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-5000-40
  • CRN: 15026
  • Instructor: Cozart, A.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-7940-40

Independent Study

Independent Study is a student-initiated and student-designed course of study. It can be structured either as a professional internship or as an advanced academic study project. Students must apply to take this course in the previous semester using the special application form. Once approved, students are assigned an academic advisor to help guide their work. Students are required to make an oral presentation at the conclusion of the semester.

Note: This course requires department approval. This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-7940-40
  • CRN: 19964
  • Instructor: Brandes, U.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 8:20 PM - 11:10 PM
MPUP-6520-40

Low-Carbon Cities

This seminar explores the rapidly changing value proposition which delivers high-performance green buildings in the era of climate change. Coursework explicitly investigates how jurisdictions, investors, owners and tenants are tranforming the energy and emissions performance of the existing building stock and new buildings. Students will learn the linkages between planning, design, construction and building operations in terms of economic and environmental value. Prior completion of MPUP 540 is strongly recommended.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-6520-40
  • CRN: 20442
  • Instructor: Flank, S.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Mon 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-6140-40

New Urban Technologies

This advanced seminar is organized as a studio investigating the introduction of new technologies into urban places and systems. The course is structured to enable students to work collaboratively with industry professionals seeking to develop new urban solutions. This class requires all students to perform systems analysis, design thinking, and creative problem-solving. Interim exercises emphasize methods of problem definition, documentation, interdisciplinary analysis, and scenario-based analysis. Effective communication skills are developed to support the translation of complex interdisciplinary problems into understandable and actionable measures. A final project requires students to create a defined application that blends technology management and urban planning.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-6140-40
  • CRN: 19962
  • Instructor: Pyke, C.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Wed 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-6720-40

Pacific Cities Sustainability

This seminar employs on-site residency to explore the unprecedented scale of urban development across the continent of Asia. Central to the course are the challenges and opportunities associated with harnessing the processes of urbanization as a vehicle for producing social, environmental and economic outcomes. The course is organized around a 9-day travel itinerary to a city in Asia in order to conduct field study and meet local public officials, researchers and professionals. Students acquire field research skills through the investigation of a special topic of their choosing, documenting their observations in the field and preparing a final presentation which identifies contemporary innovations in urban development and community planning. This course includes a travel fee which covers on-ground expenses during the residency.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed. This course requires department approval.

  • Course #: MPUP-6720-40
  • CRN: 18189
  • Instructor: Brandes, U.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Wed 8:20 PM - 11:50 PM
MPUP-7900-40

Planning Studio

This studio course is an introduction into the practices of urban planning through direct engagement of external organizations. Students engage in urban analysis and the formulation and articulation of an urban planning strategy. Examples of successful urban analysis, planning initiatives and community design strategies will are introduced as case studies of professional practice. Coursework emphasizes the exploration of methods of documentation, interdisciplinary analysis and effective communication of planning concepts. A final project presentation is made to external stakeholders.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-7900-40
  • CRN: 19963
  • Instructor: Kralovec, P.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Thu 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-7950-40

Professional Internship

Professional Internship is a one-credit, student-initiated course of study to advance professional practice knowledge. It is structured as a professional internship in coordination with an external organization. Students must apply to take this course in the previous semester using the special application form. Students are required to make an oral presentation at the conclusion of the semester.

Note: This course requires department approval. This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-7950-40
  • CRN: 20021
  • Instructor: Brandes, U.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Tue 8:20 PM - 11:10 PM
MPUP-6430-40

Public Private Partnerships

This seminar explores the practice of delivering high-performance infrastructure in the United States and globally. Course material introduces students to key areas of practice, including innovative municipal finance, civic technologies and data generation, regulatory innovation and cross-sector partnerships. Content is delivered through case studies, site visits and professional expert briefs. Students conduct research in a final project with context-specific infrastructure projects in a dedicated urban marketplace.

Note: This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-6430-40
  • CRN: 17327
  • Instructor: Moneme, E.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Mon 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
MPUP-7990-40

Urban Planning Capstone

Capstone is the culminating course in the program curriculum and the final requirement to become eligible to graduate. Students propose a topic, conduct research and work with an adviser to develop an argument advancing the professional practice of urban planning. Projects may be place-based, practice-based or be completed as a professional engagement. All students must present their work to a visiting review committee and submit a written deliverable for final evaluation. Capstone may be paired with Independent Study in the previous semester to allow the completion of an academic thesis. Upon completion students are encouraged to publish their work through Digital Georgetown and by doing so make their work searchable by the public. Students must apply to take this course in the previous semester using the special application form.

Note: This course is a core requirement of the degree and requires a grade of "B" or better for successful completion. This course requires department approval. This course meets in person at the day and time listed.

  • Course #: MPUP-7990-40
  • CRN: 19965
  • Instructors: Brandes, U. , Koudounas, A.
  • Dates: May 19 – Aug 16, 2025
  • Class Meetings:
    • Mon 8:20 PM - 11:10 PM
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