The studies of BS urban and regional planning will be focused on needs of the nation in the field of built environment of our regional, urban and rural settlements. The students are required to be equipped with knowledge of advanced skills, latest knowledge and technology used in the planning and management of various settlements. At the end students will be fully aware of the current world, new trends and direction of the developments in future. The mission is to establish a very important program concerning the development and management of the built environment. This is entitled as Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning.

Market Value:

Employment of urban and regional planners is projected to grow 11 percent over the next ten years, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demographic, transportation, and environmental changes will drive employment growth for planners. According to the most recent survey, starting salary after BS in regional planning is PKR 40,000. So, the average salary for a fresh graduates is PKR 37,860 per month in Pakistan. But after a certain amount of experience there is a considerable amount of increase in salaries like for an experienced employ the salaries varies from PKR 100,000-150,000.

Admission Criteria:

The BS-CRP program is comparable to any international 4-year degree program and is compatible with the curriculum suggested by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Those who have completed F.A/Fsc/I.Com/A-Level or equivalent with minimum second division are eligible for admission.

Career Path:

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Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Merit Formula
Intermediate/A level or equivalent with minimum 45% marks and no 3rd division in matriculation. 50% marks NTS/entry test	Academic Qualification 45% Test/Interview:50%	Academic record 100%

 

B.S. URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING: Course Highlights

Course Level	Duration of the Course	Examination Type	Credit hours
Under Graduate	4 years	Semester-Wise	130

 

Driving institutions:

Institution	City
Mehran University Of Engineering & Technology	Jamshoro
University of Sindh	Jamshoro
Sindh Madressatul Islam University	Sindh

 

Undergraduate:

Fresh graduates in Pakistan traditionally pursue careers in education and research centers or go on for higher studies. Students who graduate from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning can find employment in various fields such as public corporations at international national provincial levels and district level, such as World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Development authorities Housing and physical Planning departments, Planning consultancies, Public Policy units, local governments, NGO’s, armed forces & civil aviation authority.

Related job fields:

• Higher education lecturer
• Secondary school teacher
• Urban and regional planners
• Civil engineers
• Construction and building inspectors
• Construction managers
• Drafters
• Industrial designers
• Interior designers
• Landscape architects
• Surveying and mapping techniques
• Surveyors

Work description:

• Meet with public officials, developers, and the public regarding development plans and land use
• Administer government plans or policies affecting land use
• Gather and analyze data from market research, censuses, and economic and environmental studies
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development and decline, including land use
• Review site plans submitted by developers
• Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes
• Recommend whether proposals should be approved or denied
• Present projects to communities, planning officials, and planning commissions
• Stay current on zoning and building codes, environmental regulations, and other legal issues

Pros

• Suitable for people who likes to solve problems mentally
• Suitable for people who values relationships between coworkers and customers and wants to work in a friendly noncompetitive environment
• This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
• Very good salary

Cons

• Not suitable for people who likes to help and teach others
• It is very hard to get into this career. Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience is required for this career.
• Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week)

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