Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [2 Years]
$16,929 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Transportation Planning

  • The objective of the School of Urban Planning is to produce qualified professional urban planners for the public and the private sectors and to equip them with the necessary intellectual and practical skills in this respect.
  • This M.A program emphasizes the acquisition of skills used in the analysis of complex problems, policies, and strategies in transportation planning.
  •  A number of courses, an internship, and a final research project prepare students for professional practice in Urban Transportation Planning. 
  • Students in the program also benefit from expertise in transportation engineering found outside the School.
  • Students must register for at least four terms and earn satisfactory grades (i.e., a minimum of B-) in all courses. 
  • This program comprises a total of 60 credits completed over a two-year period: Required core courses (49 credits), and Complementary courses (11 credits).
  • Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to have acquired basic planning skills, a broad understanding of urban issues, and specialized knowledge in a field of their own choice.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $14366 $14366
Health Insurance $749 $749
Books and supply $750 $750
Miscellaneous expenses $516 $516
Other Fees $548 $548
Total Fees $16929 $16929

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0, or a Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 within the last two full-time academic years.
  • Basic (i.e., high-school level) proficiency in algebra is expected of all applicants as preparation for the M.U.P. methods training in statistics and data analysis.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Candidates should hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.