Program Overview
The Urban Land Development at California State University Sacramento is a MSc 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 Urban Land Development 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 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Sacramento, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Land Development 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
- Real Estate Finance and Investment
- Seminar in Real Estate Development
- Quantitative Methods in Public Policy and Administration
- Applied Economic Analysis I
- Introduction to Collaborative Policy Making
- Urban Problems, Economics and Public Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- BA or BS degree;
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in all undergraduate courses;
- Completion of the foundation courses or their equivalents with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no grade lower than a "B-"; and
- A minimum score of 550 (213 if computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose preparatory education was in a language other than English, taken within three years of the date of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Sacramento 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 California State University Sacramento
California State University Sacramento
United States
California State University, Sacramento is a public university in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, it is part of the California State University system.
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
