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MAS ETH in Spatial Planning (MAS ETH SP)

Type: Master Programme
Topics: The MAS Programme in Spatial Planning of the ETH Zurich focuses on the design and use of our living environment and the social, economic, and ecological processes involved. In the foreground of this course of studies is planning as an approach for anticipating solutions to problems in the area of spatial development.
Theories and models of spatial development are presented from various scientific disciplines and methods of spatially relevant sectoral planning. Insights into the specific argumentation techniques and ways of thinking of different specialists allow for the development of a fundamental interdisciplinary understanding of complex cause and effect interrelationships as the basis for solid planning practice.
The programme constitutes lectures and seminars, interdisciplinary group projects, 2 study trips, individual in-depth study, as well as two individual projects at the end of each year (Intermediate Report and MAS thesis).
Objectives: The candidates are taught how to identify and comprehend complex problems in spatial development as well as develop suitable solution strategies. The graduates are able to undertake leadership and managerial functions.
Professional perspectives: Successful graduates of the MAS programme Spatial Planning are prepared for challenging tasks and positions in the following areas: state-regulated spatial planning on all levels, in public and private offices; planning activities in private enterprises relevant for spatial development; consulting services for public and private actors in spatially relevant activities; policy consulting in all areas of spatial organization; research and teaching in all disciplines of spatial sciences.
Programme structure: 24 weeks of study, 5 days each, spread out over 2 years including a performance record for each week, additionally 2 days discussion of the MAS Thesis, 2 individual projects (Intermediate Report and MAS Thesis). Work load during the 2 years at least 30% for coursework, not including individual study.
Target group: MAS Programme candidates have a master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications in an area relevant to spatial planning, with at least 2 years professional practice in the area of spatial planning and spatial development.
Requirements: Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications in an area relevant to spatial planning, followed by at least 2 years professional practice.
Required language skills: German: C1, English: C1 - Show proficiency scales
Tuition languages: German: 80 %  English: 20 %  
Responsible body: ETH Zurich, D-BAUG, Network City and Landscape (NSL)
Programme management: Prof. B. Scholl (Delegate) and F. Günther (Head)
Start: September 2013 (every second year)
Programme duration: 2 years, parallel to profession, comprising 960 programme hours
Location: ETH Zurich
Fees: CHF 15'160 for the entire programme
Deregistration fee: After 30 days upon admission: CHF 7'580
Degree: Master of Advanced Studies with the title 'MAS ETH in Spatial Planning' (MAS ETH SP)
Credit points: 90 ECTS credits
Application period: January 1 - April 30, 2013 (late applications will not be accepted)
Information: ETH Zurich, F. Günther, Network City and Landscape, HIL H 37.4, Wolfgang-Pauli-Str. 15, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland Tel: +41 44 633 40 93, Fax: +41 44 633 11 99
E-Mail: guenther@nsl.ethz.ch
Registration: ETH Zurich, Centre for Continuing Education, HG E 18.1, Rämistr. 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, Tel. +41 44 632 56 59, info@zfw.ethz.ch
 
Additional information: Links and downloads
Programme website: http://www.masrp.ethz.ch/index_EN
Programme guide: http://www.masrp.ethz.ch/docs/index_EN
Online application: http://www.zfw.ethz.ch/application/admission/index_EN



 

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