At University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada, MA/MS in Rural Planning and Development is offered as a master's degree in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Planning at the University of Guelph is a course-based professional programme focused on rural, Indigenous, and remote community planning and development, and is described as the only Canadian planning programme with this exclusive focus. The curriculum covers core competencies required for planning practice, and can be completed in three full-time semesters. Delivery combines in-class, on-campus learning with remote online learning, with the programme typically offering one to two online courses per semester. Admission requires a baccalaureate in an honours programme, or equivalent, in a relevant field, with a minimum overall average of 70% (B-) in the last four semesters or 16 to 20 credits. Applicants must have two to three years of relevant work experience, or have graduated from a professional programme such as planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering. Two referee assessments and a statement of interest are required. The programme admits students in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a baccalaureate in an honours program, or equivalent, in a relevant field of study, with a minimum overall average of 70% (B-) in the last four semesters or 16 to 20 credits. Applicants must have 2-3 years of relevant experience, or have graduated from a professional program such as Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Engineering. Two referee assessments and a statement of interest are required.
