Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (B.U.R.P.) at Florida Atlantic University is a professional program designed to prepare students to shape and improve communities. Students develop a strong foundation in planning principles, along with analytical, technical, and design skills, to address challenges that affect the quality of life across neighborhoods, suburbs, cities, and regions. The online B.U.R.P. pathway is especially well-suited for transfer students from community colleges or those who have completed their lower-division university requirements, offering a flexible and accessible route to degree completion. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in both the public and private sectors, with opportunities in local and state planning agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private planning and land development firms.

About This Degree

The B.U.R.P. blends hands-on projects with cutting-edge planning skills to prepare you for a meaningful career. You’ll learn how to redesign the cities of tomorrow while gaining real-world experience today, customize your path by exploring topics like sustainability, transportation, land development, and urban design, and graduate ready to pursue professional certification while shaping the future of urban and rural communities.

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