Some are concerned with social issues or environmental dilemmas that confront the contemporary metropolis and its citizens. Others will pursue professional studies in urban planning and design, or in environmental studies, or in law, business or public administration, and believe undergraduate work in urban study is a good foundation for their career. Some hope to pursue graduate work in an academic area related to the urban field. Together, they and the programme faculty share a fascination with cities and urban life and a commitment to their exploration. Options include courses offered by the programme as well as urban-oriented courses in various disciplines of social science.
Students select their optional courses based on their interests.
These are examples of possible areas of concentration within the programme and of more than 50 courses listed as programme options.