Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development

The Doctor of Policy, Planning, and Development (DPPD) program prepares professionals for leadership in planning and development positions in government agencies, consulting firms, institutional investors, development firms and nonprofit organizations. The program gives students the vision, creativity and technological expertise that these organizations and institutions need.

SPPD admits senior policy analysts and decision-makers within the public and private sectors who have already mastered planning and/or development skills. For these individuals, the DPPD offers an opportunity to expand and deepen their professional abilities and achievements without leaving their current employment.

Goals of the DPPD Program are to:

• develop leading urban professionals who have the capacity and vision to use their development and planning skills in the design, planning and implementation of new integrative policies and systems
• create a unique educational environment that allows senior managers and analysts to focus on urban change
• assist in establishing a set of new problem-solving paradigms that can significantly influence the decision-making environment in planning and development practice
• equip these professionals not only with sophisticated analytical tools, but also with the sensitivity and cultural awareness needed to occupy leadership positions in planning and development anywhere in the world