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Queens University

Master of Planning with a Specialization in Land Use and Real Estate Development

Program overview

Queen's University offers a Master of Planning (M.PL.) degree with a specialization in Land Use and Real Estate Development, providing students with an intensive and comprehensive educational experience. This two-year program emphasizes real-world projects and active learning in a collegial environment, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become leaders in the planning field.

Last updated: February 28, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Planning

Length of program

2 Years

Number of Credits Required

48 Credits

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Specialization in Land Use & Real Estate Development
Accredited by the Professional Standards Board, Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Master’s Research Proposal
Survey Research Methods
Indigenous Peoples and Planning
Employment Analysis
Implementation
Negotiation
Population Forecasting
Special Topic
Special Topic
Special Topic
Special Topic
Qualitative Methods in Planning
Foundations of Current Planning
Legal and Governmental Processes
Land Use Law
An Intellectual History of Urban and Regional Planning
Physical Planning
Quantitative Methods
Planning Projects
Affordable Housing
International Urban Planning
Land Use Planning
Real Estate Decision Making
Economics of Land Development and Planning
Real Estate Planning and Development
Community Design

Public-Private Partnerships for Urban Redevelopment
Environmental Policy
Environmental Services
Environmental Planning and Management
Environmental Assessment
Heritage Conservation
Healthy Community Planning
Urban Transportation and Health
Urban Transportation Policy
Human Services Planning
Social Planning
Housing Policy
Community Practicum in Service Delivery
GIS in Urban Planning
Land Development and Planning Using Computer-Aided Design Software
Planning Practices in the Third World: Lessons for North America
Planning for Population Change
Topics in Research Methods
Directed Study in Advanced Aspects of Urban and Regional Planning
Internship
Master’s Report
Master’s Thesis
Functional Planning
Functional Planning
Functional Planning
Advanced Social Planning and Programming
Advanced Seminar in Regional Policy Analysis

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Annual trips to national or provincial conferences, such as Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Niagara Falls.

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Real-world project collaborations, often connected with clients from public or private sectors.

Networking opportunities

Classes are rescheduled annually to encourage attendance at major planning conferences, fostering networking with professionals in the field.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

City Planner
Community Development Officer
Conflict Resolution Mediator/Negotiator
Economic Development Officer
Environmental Planner
Geographic Information System Planner
Heritage Coordinator
Housing Analyst
Industrial Planner
Land Use Planner
Municipal Planner
Planning Director
Planning Consultant
Policy Analyst
Recreation and Park Planner
Regional Planner
Resource Development Officer
Social Planner
Strategic Planner
Transportation Planner
Urban Designer

Common employers

Government Agencies
Private Planning and Development Firms
Non-profit Organizations
Consultancy

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

A list of current faculty can be found here:

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Dr. Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin

Associate Professor

Ajay Agarwal

Associate Professor

Dr. Laura Jean Cameron

Professor

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Global Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 429

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$10,184.76

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP), Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Campus Size

Queen’s University is a large public university with a beautiful campus that encompasses approximately 1,300 acres.

Contact Information

Queen's University Admissions Office

Room 425 of Gordon Hall, 74 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6

1-613-533-6100

[email protected]

Queen’s Real Estate Investment Association

99 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6

[email protected]

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