The Bachelor of Urban Design (B.U.D.) at Florida Atlantic University is crafted for aspiring professionals passionate about shaping the built environment at neighbourhood, community, and city scales, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development. This undergraduate degree offers an interdisciplinary approach, preparing you for a professional career in diverse urban disciplines such as urban and regional planning, real estate development, and design fields like architecture and landscape architecture at the graduate level. You will explore the theories and methods behind creating vibrant, functional, and resilient urban spaces.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, integrating core courses in urban planning, GIS, site planning, and sustainable cities with practical studio experiences. You will engage in hands-on projects, including advanced visual planning technologies and comprehensive design studios, culminating in a capstone project that synthesizes your learning. Elective options allow you to tailor your studies, potentially including planning methods, real estate principles, or dynamic design. You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the skills to pursue graduate studies or careers in urban planning, design, and development.