Master of Planning
Planning is a discipline that is broadly defined to include the organization and development of cities and regions in a sustainable way (economically, socially, and environmentally). Planners work on a variety of different types of projects, such as developing urban design guidelines, reviewing development proposals, and developing community grants programs. Planning as a profession is regulated by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and their provincial affiliates much like engineering and architecture are regulated.
MPlan students bring their skill sets from their previous academic backgrounds as well as professional and personal experiences to make the program rich and dynamic, with a desire to help make communities more sustainable, livable and equitable
Typical students have backgrounds more traditionally aligned with planning (e.g., geography, political science, sociology, architecture, public health), although some have degrees in other areas.
Student skills
- Human Settlement
- History and Principles of Community Planning
- Governments, Law and Policy
- Policies and Application
- Plan and Policy Considerations
- Plan and Policy Making
- Plan and Policy Implementation
- Policy and Implementation
- Developments in Planning
Industries
- Government
- Education & Training
- Architectural Services
- Community and Social Services
- Environmental
- Sciences
- Construction
- Consumer and Package Goods
Past roles
- Capital Planning Assistant
- Planning and Community Design Summer Student
- Transit Planning Researcher
- Transportation Engineering/Planning Student
- Project Intern - Strategic Priorities
- GIS Planner
- Regional Planning Policy Planner
- Community Planning Policy Planner
- Planning Coordinator
- Transportation Planning Intern
Past employers
- Halifax Regional Municipality
- Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
- The Village on Main Community Improvement District
- UPLAND
- Clean Foundation
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Town of Bridgewater
- Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- PBJ Design
Work term schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
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| 1st year | Academic Term | Academic Term |
Work Term |
| 2nd year | Academic Term |
Academic Term |
Graduation |
Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $18.00 - $24.00 in Canada* |
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*Salary ranges outside of Canada may vary depending on the country and the standard of living.