Northeastern's Master of Urban & Regional Policy, Open House, 1/13

Northeastern University School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs

Interested in enhancing your professional skills and career prospects?

Want to gain skills and knowledge to make a bigger and more effective impact through policy change?

You are cordially invited to join us at our next Open House

Thursday, January 13, 2011
5:00 to 6:00 pm
Curry Student Center, Room 348

If you would like to attend, please RSVP - http://www.policyschool.neu.edu/education/masters_urban/rsvp

Enroll in Northeastern University's Master of Urban and Regional Policy program.

If you currently live outside Greater Boston or otherwise are unable to attend the information session, we would be happy to schedule a time when you can speak directly with us about the programs. Email l.dopkins (AT) neu.edu or call (617) 373-8900.

Master of Urban and Regional Policy (MURP): The Master of Urban and Regional Policy is designed to prepare the next generation of key leaders in urban and regional policymaking, strategic problem-solvers with the ability to analyze global economic, technological and social trends, develop effective policy responses, and move those policies toward implementation. Students will gain sophisticated analytical skills combined with a thorough understanding of how cities and regions work. Graduates are prepared to occupy key research and policy-making positions in an array of urban-focused public, non-profit and private sector institutions.

Visit http://www.policyschool.neu.edu/education/masters_urban for more information about the curriculum, tuition, financial aid and admissions.

Classes are scheduled in the evenings in order to accommodate those who work full-time during the day. Most students take two to three courses per semester

Application Deadlines:
February 1, 2011: Fall Semester 2011 (for priority financial aid consideration)
August 1, 2011: Fall Semester 2011

Scholarships:

Graduate Dean's Scholarship - The Dean's Scholarships are awarded to the incoming professional masters students based upon academic achievement. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be in the top one third of their program's incoming class. No separate application is required beyond the admissions application materials.

Graduate Student Scholarships - Graduate Student Scholarships provide a partial tuition waiver (a scholarship) of a predetermined amount. There is no work requirement.

Double-Husky Program - Tuition Discount for Recent NU Grads Seniors graduating in 2011 and members of the class of 2005 or later who are admitted into any of more than 100 full-time master's degree and certificate programs will receive a 25% tuition reduction. And we will waive the application fee for you! Go to http://www.neu.edu/doublehusky to learn more!

Veterans Programs - In addition to standard VA benefits, have veterans may be eligible for additional financial aid through Northeastern. Veterans who have 100% eligibility under the Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) are eligible for additional aid through the Yellow Ribbon Program which makes up the difference between the NU tuition and the Chapter 33 benefit. Northeastern has invested $2 million for the Yellow Ribbon Program which is also matched by the VA. For more information visit the Yellow Ribbon Program and veteran enrollment page - http://www.northeastern.edu/veterans/.