Urban Policy Major

Economic development and urban planning are inextricably linked. The urban policy concentration will prepare you to address many of the challenges of rapid urban growth. Courses will focus on the complexity and range of issues affecting the quality of urban planning and development.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD

Historically urban planners have had little business background, but function in a system where business success is a key ingredient in high-quality, dynamic urban policy. This program will equip you to deal with the wide range of economic and business development issues as an urban planner.

UNIQUENESS OF THE PROGRAM AT ASU

The degree will prepare you to apply your business skills in areas of society that have traditionally needed business capabilities, but where students have not generally been able to acquire business as part of their undergraduate education.