MUP

Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree

MUP
Stands forMaster of Urban Planning
CategoriesEducation & Academia

MUP stands for Master of Urban Planning, a degree abbreviation.

Professional planning degree covering land use, transportation, housing, environmental planning and community development, usually two years. Accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) matters for later certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Example: The city's transportation planner holds an MUP from the University of Michigan.

Usage notes

Equivalent degrees include the MURP (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), MCP (Master of City Planning) and MRP. Graduates who want the AICP credential need several years of professional experience and must pass the AICP exam. Many students combine planning with architecture, law or public policy in dual degrees.

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