Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Development

University of Arizona

This program is for you. Urban and Regional Development is the study of economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments. This Bachelor of Science addresses questions of urban and regional growth, location of economic activity, land development and real estate. Students learn to analyze data, use cartographic and geographic information systems and gain hands-on training in the field. Additionally, students learn interactively in remote-sensing laboratories. Upon graduation, they enter the workforce with directly applicable skills such as teamwork and collaboration analytical research a working knowledge of industry software design strategic thinking and understanding of planning law and legislation.LEARNING OUTCOMESAssess the ecological, economic and social sustainability of urban areasAnalyze spatial variation in the social, cultural and economic features of cities, and illustrate their impacts on the urban experienceCommunicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences/publics/stakeholdersIdentify and critically analyze urban and regional development issues/problems using multiple social science frameworksApply knowledge of urban and regional development collaborativelyApply qualitative and quantitative empirical techniques to critically analyze an issue or problem in urban and regional development

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