Graduate Level Urban Planning OpenCourseWare
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City Planning Economics OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Graduate Study Course by MIT on the Economics of City Planning
'Gateway: Planning Economics,' a free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is designed as a brief follow-up to 'Microeconomics for Planners.' This second course focuses more specifically on the economics of urban planning and is geared toward students in the Master of City Planning sequence.
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City Planning History and Theory OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study City Planning Course
Utilizing a variety of real-world examples, 'Gateway: Planning Action,' a free OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), introduces incoming graduate students to the ethics, history and politics of planning and development. Part of MIT's graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning, this course features material suited for students pursuing a Master of City Planning degree.
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Economic and Community Development (Springfield Studio) OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Course on Community Development
Participation in the 'Springfield Studio' course encourages students to use their planning skills to assist in the urban renewal of Springfield, MA. This free OpenCourseWare offered through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, is part of the institute's graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning.
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Media in City Design and Development OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Level Urban Development Course
'Imaging the City: The Place of Media in City Design and Development' explores how individual's perceptions of cities are shaped by both their exposure to visual media and their personal sensory experiences. This free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning and is intended for advanced students.
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Microeconomics for City Planners OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Level Microeconomics Course
'Microeconomics for Planners' introduces students to the basics of microeconomics, providing them with the necessary analysis skills to address problems in city planning and development. This free OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is part of the school's graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning. The material is suited for students pursing a Master of City Planning.
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Planning and Institutional Processes in Developing Countries OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Level Urban Planning Course by MIT
Develop the skills needed for successful urban planning in newly industrializing countries through 'Introduction to Planning and Institutional Processes in Developing Countries,' a free OpenCourseWare offered through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. This online course is based on a graduate program from the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning.
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Planning in Transition Economies for Growth and Equity OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Level Public Policy Course on Urban Planning
'Planning in Transition Economies for Growth and Equity' examines the building and rebuilding that are required to transform an economy managed by a state or government to one that is market driven. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, offers this free OpenCourseWare. It is part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning.
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Planning, Communications, and Digital Media OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Level Digital Technology Course
'Planning, Communications, and Digital Media,' is free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that introduces students to various digital technologies that can be used to visualize and communicate planning and development projects. This course benefits those pursing a Master of City Planning and allows them to create their own web-based portfolios.
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Quantitative Reasoning and Statistical Method for Planning OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Level Course
Students completing 'Quantitative Reasoning and Statistical Method for Planning I' will be able to collect, prepare and present quantitative data relative to the practice of urban planning and development. They also will have the necessary skills to review analyses compiled by secondary sources. This free OpenCourseWare is offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is required to earn a Master of City Planning degree.
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Real Estate, Digital Technology, and Design OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course on Urban Design and Development
'New Century Cities: Real Estate, Digital Technology, and Design' explores a recent worldwide trend toward large-scale development projects that integrate real estate, social value, urban design and advanced technology. This free OpenCourseWare from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, is part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning.
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The Growth and Spatial Structure of Cities OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Level Urban Policy Course
Examine economic, political, social and spatial factors that can lead to urban growth and decline in the free online course 'The Growth and Spatial Structure of Cities.' Part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning, this OpenCourseWare is offered through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA.
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Urban Information Systems OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Urban Planning Course by MIT
Students taking the free 'Urban Information Systems,' OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will strengthen their computing and analytical skills as they pursue their own special interest projects or thesis proposals. Taking this free course requires knowledge of geographic information systems and database management and a basic understanding of how information and communication technologies apply to planning and development. This course is part of the Ph.D. Urban Studies and Planning curriculum and is geared toward students with a Master of City Planning.
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Urban Studies and Planning (Cardener River Corridor Workshop) OpenCourseWare: A Free Grad-Level Environmental Planning Course by MIT
'Special Studies in Urban Studies & Planning: Cardener River Corridor Workshop' utilizes a specific design case to introduce students to general techniques and teachings of urban planning. This free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, is part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning.
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Urban Studies and Planning (Economic Development Planning Skills) OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Level Course by MIT
'Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning: Economic Development Planning Skills,' a free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, uses real-world examples to help students hone their economic development planning skills. This course is part of the graduate program in Urban Studies and Planning at MIT. It would be beneficial for Master of City Planning students, providing the skills necessary for such advanced classes as 'Economic Development Planning' and 'Revitalizing Urban Main Streets.'