Programs at a Glance

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Program Description

The School of Social Science, Urban Affairs & Public Policy at Northeastern University offers an exciting new interdisciplinary Master's of Science in Urban and Regional Policy (MURP). The program provides sophisticated analytical skills combined with a thorough understanding of how cities and regions work for graduates who will occupy key research and policy-making positions in an array of urban-focused public, non-profit and private sector institutions. Program graduates will be part of the next generation of key strategists in urban and regional policymaking, leaders with the ability to analyze global economic, technological and social trends, develop policy responses designed to enable their respective cities and regions to adapt to those trends, and move those policies toward implementation.