Regional planning deals with the efficient placement of land-use activities, infrastructure, and settlement growth across a larger area of land than an individual city or town.
Regional planning is related to urban planning as it relates land use practices on a broader scale.
Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets.
Goal / Objectives:
Aim
The aim of the programme is to produce competent higher-level students with the capability to undertake research, design and implement programmes and contribute to policy making.
Objective
The objectives are to:
Develop students’ critical, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Equip the student with knowledge and skills to undertake research in geography and regional planning; and
To enhance the capacity of students in the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies.