Bachelor in Urban Studies/Affairs (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for careers in public service and private sector roles focused on urban development and policy. Students study real estate development, transportation, land use, and housing to address inner-city challenges like poverty and crime. The curriculum emphasizes practical solutions through coursework and community engagement. Graduates gain skills in policy analysis and public communication.

Focus areas include real estate development, transportation, land use, housing, urban revitalization, public policy analysis.

The programme requires 122 credit hours, including 41 in general education, 30 in major courses, and 51 in additional coursework. Students complete 30 hours of service learning and 90 hours of community service by junior year.

Graduates enter roles in public service, urban planning, community development, and policy analysis within government or nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and meet minimum GPA requirements. Additional documents include standardized test scores and a personal statement. International students must provide proof of English proficiency.

The programme totals about 122 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

As Louisiana’s oldest historically Black university, Dillard University carries a long educational legacy in New Orleans. That history has grown into an institution offering more than 20 degrees and certificates across the arts, business, humanities, nursing, STEM, and related fields. Dillard was the first historically Black college or university to offer a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts.

Academic work extends beyond classroom programs through research centers and initiatives including the Dillard University Center for Racial Justice, the Center for Health Professions and Health Concerns, the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture, and the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Dillard is the only university in the United States with a program in African American material culture. Students learn to think critically and act with integrity, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The university’s address is 2601 Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana. International students should review tuition, fees, room and board, health insurance, and the international application fee when planning costs. Evening, weekend, and online programs charge by credit hour, while daytime tuition follows cohort-based pricing. Student support includes academic success, career readiness, mental health advocacy, study abroad, undergraduate research, and preparation for graduate and professional school. Records and Registration assists with enrollment and degree verification, transcripts, course changes, and withdrawals.