Graduate Minor in Urban Strategy

About the Graduate Minor

Urban Strategy is a graduate minor focusing on urban problem solving and leadership. It offers a four course sequence that prepares graduate students for a career in urbanism. Urban Strategy brings together Drexel’s expertise in design, engineering, business, policy, and public health. This unique graduate minor empowers and prepares students for careers focused on improving the well-being of urban citizens.

Admission Requirements

Standardized Test Scores: GRE/MAT test scores are accepted, but not required. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or applicants who earned a degree outside the U.S. (minimum scores: 100/577/233). Scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores. IELTS scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores.

Academic Experience: You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your major.

For more information about this minor, please visit the Westphal minors web page.

Minor Requirements:

Required Courses:
URBS 510History of Urban Space3.0
URBS 520What is a City3.0
URBS 610Civic Engagement & Participatory Methods3.0
Elective
Select one of the following 500-600 level courses (including T580 and T680)3.0
Any AADM (Arts Administration)
Any AAML (Arts Administration and Museum Leadership)
Any BUSN (General Business)
Any CHP (Community Health and Prevention)
Any COM (Communication)
Any DSRE (Design Research)
Any EDPO (Educational Policy)
Any ENTP (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Any ENVP (Environmental Policy)
Any HMP (Health Management and Policy)
Any INTR (Interior Design)
Any PBHL (Public Health)
Any PLCY (Public Policy)
Any SCTS (Science, Technology and Socicety)
Any URBS (Urban Strategy)
Total Credits12.0