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Urban Development and Economics

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Admission Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduates from engineering, architecture, and technology and postgraduates from science, social sciences, commerce, and management with a minimum score of 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university/institution can join this course.
- (45% for the candidates from reserved category)
- Final-year-eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their graduation before the commencement of the program.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Duration & Fees
- Curriculum
- Graduates from engineering, architecture, and technology and postgraduates from science, social sciences, commerce, and management with a minimum score of 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university/institution can join this course.
- (45% for the candidates from reserved category)
- Final-year-eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their graduation before the commencement of the program.
Student Nationality | Duration of course | Fees Per Annum |
Indian Nationals | 2 Years | 2,25,000 INR |
Foreign Nationals | 2 Years | 5, 353 USD |
- Please note that ₹15,000 have to be paid as University Administrative fees.
Subjects
Semester I
Mandatory Subjects |
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Elective I: Choose from interdisciplinary courses Electives: | (Select any 1 out of 3)
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Semester II
Mandatory Subjects |
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Elective II: Choose from interdisciplinary courses Electives | (Select any 1 out of 2)
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Semester III
Mandatory Subjects | Urban Transport Economics Environmental Economics and Sustainable Cities Econometrics and Urban Modelling |
Elective III: Choose from interdisciplinary courses | (Select any 1 out of 2)
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Internship/Fieldwork |
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Semester IV
Mandatory Subjects |
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Elective IV: Choose from interdisciplinary courses | (Select any 1 out of 2)
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Additional field work |
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Duration & Fees
Student Nationality | Duration of course | Fees Per Annum |
Indian Nationals | 2 Years | 2,25,000 INR |
Foreign Nationals | 2 Years | 5, 353 USD |
- Please note that ₹15,000 have to be paid as University Administrative fees.
Curriculum


Curriculum Overview
Our carefully designed curriculum equips students with interdisciplinary expertise to navigate the complexities of urbanization and economics effectively.
- Urban Planning and Development Strategies
- Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Sustainable Development and Policy Analysis
- Urban Governance and Policy
- Real Estate Economics and Land Use Management
- Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis
Why enroll in this course?

Global Perspectives

Guidance from experts

Innovative Learning

Practical Exposure
How Does This Course Transform Your Career?
- Gain critical insights into sustainable urbanization and its economic implications.
- Develop skills in policy making, data analysis, and strategic planning.
- Enhance your ability to design innovative solutions for urban and economic challenges.
- Build a network with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
- Get field-ready with practical insights and hands-on experience with different projects and collaboration.
Diverse Career Opportunities

Urban Planner

Economic Analyst

Policy Advisor

Real Estate Analyst

Researcher

Consultant
Be the architect of tomorrow's cities and economies. Enroll in the MA in Urban Development and Economics program today!
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