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Would you like to design and shape cities, towns, and villages for public welfare? Do you want to improve the well-being of people through urban planning? If Yes, you should consider a career in Urban Planning and Management.

Urban planners work to design and develop cities, towns and villages. They work closely with government and private officials to plan and execute new development plans. They are responsible for the sustainable development of cities and make it more attractive and functional.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Urban Planner?

  • Design and plan towns and cities to promote healthy lifestyles and provide a better quality of life.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • Frame policies to reduce the effects of climate change helping to protect our environment
  • Create policies for managing traffic and providing sustainable solutions to our transport needs.
  • Improves energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions in our homes, factories, and businesses
  •  Increase community and people participation in making policies which affect everyone.

What are the key skills required for Urban Planning and Management?

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Project Management
  • Visualization Ability
  • Decision making ability
  • Management skills

What are the career opportunities in Urban Planning and Management?

  • Economic Development Planner
  • Regional Planner
  • Resources Planner
  • Surveyor
  • Urban Planner

What is the salary and demand for Urban Planner?

  • Demand is High for Urban Planning And Management.
  • Salary levels are High for Urban Planning And Management. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Medium. To pursue this course student need to spend 3 to 4 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Urban Planning And Management is Medium. Students spend 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Urban Planning And Management.

1 Fees
Medium
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

What education is required to become a Urban Planner?

  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete B.Planning. Further you can Proceed with M.Plan. in Urban & Regional Planning.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete B.Arch. Further you can Proceed with M.Plan. in Urban & Regional Planning.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete B.Planning. Further you can Proceed with Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL).

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12th Maths

B.Planning

M.Plan. in Urban & Regional Planning

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12th Maths

B.Arch

M.Plan. in Urban & Regional Planning

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12th Maths

B.Planning

Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development (PGDUPDL)

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