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Master of Planning and Development

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
English
Online
Master

About the program

Fully online master's for working professionals with coastal, Urban and rural planning concentrations.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge of Planning and Development
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

City and regional planning in public
Private and nonprofit sectors

Curriculum

36 semester hours: 18-hour core (GIS
Research methods
City planning and design
Land use controls
Planning project practice)
A 9-hour concentration and 9 hours of electives
A planning internship is an elective and a curated portfolio supports the comprehensive assessment.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES
SpanTran
IEE
ECE)
Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, SpanTran, IEE, ECE), Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Language tests

Duolingo 115
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section

Documents you’ll need

Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Master of Science in Planning and Development. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,811 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Planning and Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
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May 2027
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15 Feb 2027
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August 2027
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15 May 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.