Transformational Urban Leadership
Azusa Pacific UniversityProgram Overview
The Transformational Urban Leadership at Azusa Pacific University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Transformational Urban Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pacific, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Transformational Urban Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biblical Theology in an Urban Context
- Urban Spirituality
- Contextual and Global Theology
- The Synoptic Gospels
- Urban Reality and Theology
- Multicultural Ministry
- Community Transformation
- Entrepreneurial and Organizational Leadership
- Research Project/Thesis
- Research Project/Thesis II
- Internship Field Courses
- Service Among the Marginalized
- Practical Theology of Community Economics
- Art and Community Change
- Advocacy and the Urban Environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- An International Graduate Application form\n(Apply Online | Download PDF*) \n
- $45 nonrefundable application fee \n
- A letter to the dean \n
- Three letters of recommendation \n
- Statement of Experience or Resume \n
- Official university transcripts \n
- Official TOEFL (90 iBT M.A./M.S.) or IELTS\n(7.0 M.A./M.S.) score \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,880 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Azusa Pacific University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, United States
Azusa Pacific University(APU) is aprivateevangelicalresearch universityinAzusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 inWhittier, California, with classes first held on...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
