The aim of the programme is to:

equip students with knowledge and skills in urban and regional planning.

The objectives of the programme are to:

• The aim Educate future planners, practitioners and decision makers dedicated to the improvement of urban regions.
• Enable students to apply regional approaches in designing and analysing urban and growth point nodes.
• Expose students to various aspects of regional planning such as land development approaches, urban and regional planning and management, regional integration and cooperation, and studio work (CAD), among other issues.
• Broaden the students’ knowledge base by offering optional areas at level four which gives flexibility to students with regards to preferred area of specialization.