Diploma of College Studies in Urban Planning and Land Development

Applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Dec 31, 2026. Tuition is CAD 3,750 per year (domestic).

This programme trains technicians for urban planning, land development, or environmental inspection. It covers planning and improving communities, parks, and infrastructure within environmental limits. The entire programme is online. An in-person visit to Matane, Quebec, is required each year. A practicum takes place in the final session. Real urban challenges are addressed in a coastal community setting.

Topics include ecological foundations, municipal regulations, land use, and environmental law. Tools like drones, lidar data, and virtual reality are used to analyze sites and create plans. Field surveys are conducted. Data is collected. Sketches and maps are made for urban projects. Work supports sustainable development and climate adaptation in urban and rural areas.

The programme has six sessions. The fourth and sixth terms are shorter to allow early entry into the workforce. Start dates are in the fall or winter. Classes are both synchronous and asynchronous. This is the only college-level urban planning programme in Quebec offered fully online.