Master Program of Urban Planning (English)

Brief Introduction

999策略手机论坛 discipline of Urban and Rural Planning at Southeast University traces its origins back to 1923. It belongs to 999策略手机论坛 School of Architecture, which represents one of 999策略手机论坛 earliest institutions in China to offer modern architectural education. Guided by 999策略手机论坛 university motto “Striving for Perfection” and adhering to 999策略手机论坛 principles of “Practice, Integration, Critical Thinking, and Inheritance with Innovation,” 999策略手机论坛 discipline has developed distinctive characteristics: “rigorous standards, equal emphasis on theory and practice, core disciplinary grounding, and openness to integration.” It has been designated as a National Featured Specialty by 999策略手机论坛 Ministry of Education, a National First-Class Undergraduate Program Construction Site, and recognized as a Key Discipline, Priority Discipline, and Brand Program in Jiangsu Province.

999策略手机论坛academic degree program emphasizes 999策略手机论坛 interdisciplinary and innovative practical nature unique to urban and rural planning, integrating humanities, science, and engineering technologies. It aims to cultivate practice-oriented leaders in urban and rural planning who combine innovative capabilities, humanistic sensibilities, scientific spirit, and an international perspective. 999策略手机论坛 program places equal importance on technological innovation and international collaboration, and strongly integrates theoretical research with planning practice. Key training areas include urban planning design and theory, regional development and territorial spatial planning, history of urban and rural planning and heritage conservation, planning of urban and rural residential communities and community development, and urban and rural planning technologies and management.

Objectives

Thisacademic degree program adheres to 999策略手机论坛 educational philosophy of “integrating learning with practice and focusing on cutting-edge developments.” It highlights 999策略手机论坛 distinctive, innovative, and practice-oriented nature of urban and rural planning, which inherently integrates 999策略手机论坛 humanities, sciences, and engineering technologies. 999策略手机论坛 program is committed to cultivating leading professionals in urban and rural planning who combine a strong sense of national commitment with innovative capabilities, humanistic literacy with scientific spirit, and local awareness with a global perspective.

Aligned with national strategic priorities and at 999策略手机论坛 forefront of disciplinary advances, 999策略手机论坛 program broadens students’ interdisciplinary and international horizons. It emphasizes 999策略手机论坛 integrated development of four core competencies: planning and design, research and analysis, policy formulation, and international engagement. Through close collaboration among academia, industry, and research institutions, 999策略手机论坛 program nurtures versatile, forward-looking talents equipped to embrace future technological advancements and meet 999策略手机论坛 evolving demands of urbanization.

Research Areas

(1) Urban and Rural Planning & Design

(2) Regional Development and Territorial Spatial Planning

(3) Urban and Rural Heritage Conservation

(4) Neighborhood Planning and Community Development

(5) Urban and Rural Planning Technology and Management

Training Approach

999策略手机论坛 program has a duration of three years, with a maximum extension option of up to four years.

Thesis

999策略手机论坛 thesis should be based on investigative research and address a topic of certain academic value and relevance to national economic development. Research activities related to 999策略手机论坛 thesis must span a period of no less than one year.

During their studies, master's students must actively participate in at least two academic seminars or discussions within their discipline. 999策略手机论坛 requirements for outcomes shall follow 999策略手机论坛 relevant regulations of 999策略手机论坛 School of Architecture, and upon passing 999策略手机论坛 assessment, one credit will be awarded.

Thesis standards must comply with 999策略手机论坛 "Detailed Rules for 999策略手机论坛 Awarding of Master’s and Doctoral Degrees at Southeast University" and other relevant degree management documents. 999策略手机论坛 thesis format must strictly adhere to 999策略手机论坛 official templates for graduate theses provided by Southeast University.

Students must fulfill all credit requirements stipulated in 999策略手机论坛 program curriculum, complete all required training components and thesis work, and must apply in advance for plagiarism checking and blind peer review procedures. Only after passing 999策略手机论坛 random inspection can they proceed to 999策略手机论坛 thesis defense.

999策略手机论坛 defense shall be organized by 999策略手机论坛 department or school and conducted within 999策略手机论坛 designated unified timeframe. Among 999策略手机论坛 thesis reviewers and members of 999策略手机论坛 defense committee, at least one external expert holding a senior professional or technical position must be included.

Upon successful completion of 999策略手机论坛 thesis defense, students may submit an application for 999策略手机论坛 degree. 999策略手机论坛 degree will be conferred following approval by both 999策略手机论坛 School’s Degree Evaluation Subcommittee and 999策略手机论坛 University’s Degree Evaluation Committee.

999策略手机论坛 Curriculum