Economic Development
Economic Development is the basis for a prosperous community development. Job creation and the development of service or employment sites are the core of economic development. At a higher geographical scale, development of regional economies provides a focus for planning in an international context.
Suggested courses for students selecting this concentration include:
- Seminar in Urban Development (PPD 622)
- Local Economic Development: Theory and Finance (PPD 624)
- Planning and Economic Development Finance (PPD 625)
- Public/Private and Mixed Enterprises Planning (PPD 626)
- Market Analysis for Real Estate Development (RED 509)
- Finance of Real Estate Development (RED 542)
Gateway Course:
- Introduction to Community and Economic Development (PPD 639)
Concentration Methodology Course:
- Research and Analytical Techniques (PPD 612)