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Master in Urban Analytics and Policy (UAP)
earn a master in urban analytics and policy from the Biden School
The fundamental learning goals of the Master in Urban Analytics and Policy (UAP) at the Biden School are the development of skills in data science, analytics, analysis, and ethics; critical thinking, concept integration, and rigorous examination of the conditions of society; articulation of the consequences and implications of changes to public policy; and effective communication of findings to the policy world through policy analysis and data visualization.
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- What Can I do with a Master's Degree in Urban Analytics and Policy?
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- Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MA program in Urban Analytics and Policy will be able to:
- Analyze policy-relevant data through the use of data science and analytics tools including computer programming, statistical analysis, machine learning and AI, geographic information systems, and data visualization;
- Understand, implement, and communicate the algorithmic models of modern data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as they are applied to urban policy;
- Evaluate applications of analytics, informatics, and data science to urban policy and administration in the context of data ethics, algorithmic bias, and equity;
- Apply critical thinking to understand the issues of urban society;
- Engage with the communities that comprise urban society;
- Integrate concepts from multiple disciplines in relation to urban society and policy;
- Rigorously examine the conditions of urban society;
- Articulate the consequences and the implications of changes to public policy to policy makers and to the public;
- Effectively communicate the results of their work to communities and to the policy world.
Students must complete 36 credit hours of graduate work. All students are required to attain a grade of B- or better in all courses counted towards the degree. In accordance with University policy, students must also maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Biden School graduates work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits, and the private sector.
start your application
- Apply online with the UD Graduate College
- Fill out the Biden School supplemental application form below
- Gather relevant documents to upload
- Submit your application
MA UAP Admissions Deadlines
- Fall Admission: December 15 (priority deadline)
- Fall Admission: August 15 (regular deadline)
ADMISSIONS FAQs
This form must be completed in addition to the University of Delaware Graduate Admission Application. Upload this completed form to your online application.
- The Biden School does not require the GRE for admission.
- The Biden School accepts the minimum English proficiency test scores listed in the Graduate Admissions Test scores section.
The UD Graduate College and the Biden School cannot waive fees solely based on financial hardship.
UD Graduate College Application Fee Waiver: Please see if you qualify for a Graduate College fee waiver here.
- Scroll down the page until you come to Application Fee Waivers. Click the “+” sign for more information.
- Questions regarding applying for a Graduate College-issued application fee waiver should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@udel.edu.
Biden School Application Fee Waivers: If you do not meet Graduate College criteria for an application fee waiver, then you may be eligible for a fee waiver through the Biden School based on your academic merit.
You can begin an application and apply without submitting a payment.
Application review will begin on December 15, 2024. We cannot answer fee waivers until after the admissions committee has reviewed your application. Waivers are granted based on the Biden School goals below:
- Recognizing exceptional student achievement and merit.
- Increasing social mobility by supporting first-generation college students.
- Expanding the diversity of our student body by encouraging applicants who bring unique perspectives shaped by life experiences, such as overcoming significant barriers, navigating systemic inequities, or contributing to underrepresented perspectives.
- Expanding our cultural and experiential diversity by enrolling individuals with significant work experience, applied expertise, international perspectives, or military service.
Fee waiver decisions are typically made by the end of February.
Once the admissions committee has reviewed your completed application, you will receive an email indicating whether we can grant a waiver.
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