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.'
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning: Economic Development Planning Skills: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning: Economic Development Planning Skills: Course Description
Through this free OpenCourseWare, students in urban planning and economics are introduced to various analytical tools that will prove invaluable as they begin devising economic development plans. This includes utilizing secondary economic data as a means of profiling local and regional economies and examining industry and the retail and commercial real estate markets to gauge the potential for growth. Students also learn how to identify and evaluate an area's resource base to determine strengths and weaknesses in finance, human capital, labor force, land and infrastructure, organization and technology. They then define ways to maximize these resources in order to meet economic development goals. MIT Professor Karl Seidman guides this graduate-level course.
Readings, lecture notes, assignments, data files and student projects are available for free online. If you're interested in taking this course, visit the Special Studies in Economic Development Planning Skills course page.
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