Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Planning)

at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Summary of Subject Requirements
 

• Science Requirement    

• Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) Requirement [four subjects can be satisfied by subjects in the Departmental Program]; at least two of these subjects must be designated as communication-intensive (CI-H) to fulfill the Communication Requirement.    

• Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement    

• Laboratory Requirement (12 units) [can be satisfied by 11.188 in the Departmental Program]   

 

Physical Education Requirement

Swimming requirement, plus four physical education courses for eight points.

 

Departmental Program

Choose at least two subjects in the major that are designated as communication-intensive (CI-M) to fulfill the Communication Requirement.
 

• Introduction to Urban Design and Development

• Making Public Policy

• Principles of Microeconomics

• Introduction to Spatial Analysis and GIS Laboratory (CI-M)

 

Thesis
 

• Thesis Research Design Seminar (CI-M)

• Undergraduate Thesis

 

Bachelor of Urban Science and Planning with Computer Science (SB)
 

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offer a diverse range of possibilities for creating a major tailored to your needs and interests in the following categories.
 

• Urban planning and policy

• Statistics, data science, geospatial analysis and visualization

• Computer science and machine learning

• Integrated, hand-on experience working with data and new technologies to address real urban problems

 

Bachelor of Science + Master in City Planning
 

• Strong academic record in Course 11 subjects

• Letters of reference from departmental faculty

• Practical experience in planning which could be gained through internships, practicums, studios, UROPs, summer jobs, etc.

• A mature and passionate interest for the field which warrants further study.

 

Minor Programs
 

The Department offers three minors
 

• Minor in Urban Studies and Planning

• Minor in Public Policy

• Minor in International Development
   

Students who successfully complete a minor program will have the field of study specified on their student transcript, thus giving recognition of focused work in the discipline.

 

Sample Fields of HASS Concentration

DESIGNING THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
 

• 11.001J Introduction to Urban Design and Development

• 11.016J The Once and Future City

• 11.026J Downtown

• 11.123 Big Plans & Mega‐Urban Landscapes

 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
 

• 11.003J Methods of Policy Analysis

• 11.011 The Art and Science of Negotiation

• 11.162 Politics of Energy & the Environment

• 11.165 Energy and Infrastructure Technologies

• 11.168 Enabling Energy Efficiency: Practice and Innovation

 

URBAN HISTORY
 

• 11.013J American Urban History I

• 11.014J American Urban History II

• 11.015J Riots, Strikes, and Conspiracies in American History

• 11.016J The Once and Future City

• 11.019J Migration and Immigration in US History

• 11.026J Downtown

• 11.139  The City in Film

• 11.150J Metropolis: A Comparative History of New York City

 

POLICY ANALYSIS AND URBAN PROBLEMS
 

• 11.002J Making Public Policy

• 11.003J Methods of Policy Analysis

• 11.011 The Art and Science of Negotiation

• 11.163J Law and Society

 

NEGOTIATION AND LEADERSHIP
 

• 11.002 Making Public Policy

• 11.011 The Art and Science of Negotiation

• 11.111 Leadership in Negotiation: Advanced Applications

• 11.164 Human Rights at Home and Abroad

 

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 

• 11.005 Introduction to International Development

• 11.025J D-Lab: Development

• 11.140 Urbanization and Development

• 11.147 Innovative Budgeting & Finance for the Public Sector

• 11.163J Law and Society

• 11.164 Human Rights in Theory and Practice

• 11.166 Law, Social Movements, and Public Policy

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Students should have concluded their secondary education and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree as a full-time university student.

• Students may apply during or after their final year of secondary education but may not apply using the first-year application if they have already matriculated to another degree-granting institution.

 

Others:
 

MIT admissions counselors are trained to understand the educational system in your part of the world. The university recommends that all international students study:
 

• Four years of English

• Mathematics, at least to the level of calculus

• Two or more years of history/social studies

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• The above subjects are not compulsory but they add an extra value while applying for this program.

 

English Language Proficiency Scores:
 

• The students whose official language is not English are required to submit the ELP(English Language Proficiency) Scores.

• TOEFL scores are to be submitted and the should clear the cut-off (IBT – 90, PBT –  600) to get into this program.

• These Scores are evaluated along with SAT or ACT exam scores which are submitted.

 

Exam Requirements:
 

• The university requires the SAT or the ACT and does not require the ACT writing section or the SAT optional essay.

The cost of studying at Massachusetts Institute of Technology varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $51520 annually, to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology