Georgia Institute of Technology College of Design 7 courses
The Master of Science in Urban Design (MSUD) degree is oriented to those who wish to expand upon their previous professional education and professional experience, as architects, landscape architects, city planners, or civil engineers, and to enter urban design practices either in private firms or public agencies, or to pursue a Ph.D. The MSUD Program is housed in the School of Architecture and collaborates with the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning. The curriculum is focused on urban design studios, often in direct collaboration with local communities, addressing contemporary challenges including climate change, equity, and retrofitting obsolescent infrastructure. Internships with leading urban design firms across the US help students build professional networks. Courses in urban design, history and theory, real estate, and urban ecology provide a rich interdisciplinary experience augmented with elective opportunities in architecture, planning, engineering, computation, public policy, heritage preservation, and other areas. Most students complete the program over the summer in our Modern Architecture and Modern City European study program, doing coursework and independent study. Applicants to the MSUD Program are limited to those with prior accredited professional degrees in The MSUD Program recommends students start the 3-semester sequence in the fall semester. Students have the option of extending the program with additional coursework or an independent year-long thesis.
First Year, Fall
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 7013 | Urban Design Studio 1 | 6 |
| BC 6975 | The Evolution of a Deal | 3 |
| ARCH 6151 | Theories of Urban Design | 3 |
First Year, Spring
Sample plan of study.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 7014 | Urban Design Studio 2 | 6 |
| ARCH 7151 | History of Urban Form | 3 |
| ARCH 6447 | Urban Ecological Design | 3 |
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