Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Public Policy

Students interested in urban policy and in state and local policy in subjects such as economic development, transportation, regional development, and housing. The dual degree also trains students interested in community-based approaches to social change, in implementation of plans and policy at the local level, and in leadership of nonprofit organizations working to improve communities. Students admitted to the combined program are required to complete the first year courses in one school during the first year and to complete the first year courses at the other school in the second year. Students may begin at either school. During the third year of the program, students are permitted to elect courses in either school and are generally not restricted in their choices beyond fulfilling the required course work. The MURP/M.P.P. degree is an 80-credit-hour program that can be completed within three years. The M.P.P. and the MURP each require 48 credits, 16 credits may be double-counted, according to the Rackham guidelines, but students should check with the Ford School before assuming that a given course may be double-counted toward the M.P.P. Students must meet the specific requirements of both degrees.