An urban planning program can be an excellent way for students to learn all about the management of a city’s growth. It might include a wide variety of subjects ranging from zoning ordinances to economic development along with public policy, civil engineering, and funding requirements.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.