Department of Urban & Regional Planning

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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Intended Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 


The Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are given below:
After completing the BURP degree, graduates will be 
  • Able to practice in the planning profession through research, professional training and practical work.
  • Enriched with knowledge and learning about contemporary planning issues facing by Bangladesh due to rapid urbanization through ethical planning practice.  
  • maximized with entry level skills as well as depth and flexibility needed for securing professional position and progress  in the professional field of planning in Bangladesh.

After obtaining the Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) degree, students should have ability to the following, which are intended Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
  • Ability to apply knowledge on Basic planning issue (urban, rural and regional development) such as land use, environment, infrastructure, transportation etc.  
  • Ability to apprehend the socio-economic and historical contexts and contemporary issues of planning from national, regional and global perspective.
  • Ability to identify, formulate and solve planning problems to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  • Knowledge through field works and trained to apply scientific methodologies to understand planning problems, issues and challenges. 
  • Ability to apply advanced tools and techniques for spatial analysis( both  qualitative and quantitative)
  • Ability  to conduct field survey for data collection and processing as well as data analysis and interpretation through scientific methodologies for plan preparation, policy  formulation, forecasting and modeling. 
  • Ability to develop communication and presentation skills effectively to interact with different stakeholders for planning and policy making. 
  • Ability to work individually as well as a team member with different professionals through effective leadership, networking, organizing and managerial skills. 
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.