Mapúa BS Environmental Planning | Sustainable Communities

Build the future through sustainable development, smart urban planning, and environmental stewardship. Mapúa University’s BS Environmental Planning program equips students with the knowledge and skills to create resilient communities and address complex environmental challenges.

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Mapúa University Leading the Future of Sustainable Communities with BS Environmental Planning

Mapúa University’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning program is designed to prepare students to address environmental issues, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to champion sustainable development, design smart cities and communities, and lead initiatives that strengthen climate resilience and land use planning. With a strong foundation in environmental design and sustainability, students are trained to create solutions that balance progress with protection, ensuring that future generations inherit thriving, resilient communities.

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Blended

Learning Mode

August

Start of Classes for the First Term

Scholarships

4 Years

Program Length

Program Educational Objectives

Explain and demonstrate how environmental planning operates within the context of institutional and legal frameworks.

Generate integrated and well substantiated responses to spatial planning challenges.

Explain the political and ethical nature of environmental planning and reflect on how planners work effectively within democratic decision-making structures.

Explain the contribution that planning can make to the built and natural environment and in particular recognize the implication of climate change.

Demonstrate effective research, analytical, evaluative and appraisal skills and the ability to reach appropriate, evidence-based decisions.

Recognize the role of communication skills in the planning process and the importance of working in an interdisciplinary context, and be able to demonstrate negotiation, mediation, advocacy and leadership skills.

Distinguish the characteristics of a professional, including the importance of upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior and a commitment to lifelong learning and critical reflection to maintain and develop professional competence.

BS Environmental Planning Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the students shall have developed an ability to:

Articulate the latest developments in environmental planning and allied sustainable environmental design disciplines.
Show awareness, understanding, and appreciation of professional, social and ethical responsibility and civil liability of environmental planners.
Discuss broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in core planning practices.
Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to sound environmental planning, sustainable environmental design, development, conservation and management.
Conduct research for planning.
Assist, prepare and implement plans for the natural and built environment.
Analyze environmental planning issues and problems in the local, regional and global contexts, and possess adequate knowledge of the history and theories of environmental planning.
Formulate plans, strategies, approaches and presentations applying various information and communication technology (ICT) media and ethical integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance planning processes, sustainability, and decision-making.
Work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Articulate policies, strategies, practices, and solutions in preserving and promoting Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

Career Opportunities

Environmental Modelling Specialist

Specialists in Environmental Modelling analyze large datasets to uncover trends, generate predictive models, and support evidence-based decision-making across industries. Their expertise helps organizations and governments anticipate environmental challenges and design solutions that drive sustainable outcomes.

Environmental Planner

High Demand

Environmental Planners develop sustainable and resilient solutions for the built and natural environment by integrating design, research, and strategic planning to support responsible land use and community development.

Environmental Policy Analyst

Environmental Policy Analysts evaluate environmental issues, regulations, and policies to develop evidence-based recommendations that promote sustainability, responsible resource management, and informed decision-making.

Natural Resource Manager

Natural Resource Managers develop and implement strategies for the sustainable use, conservation, and protection of natural resources, balancing environmental stewardship with social and economic needs.

Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultants help industries reduce their environmental impact while meeting their goals. By analyzing resource use and recommending eco-friendly practices, they are in-charge in shaping greener strategies and driving a more sustainable future across industries.

Urban and Regional Planner

Urban and Regional Planners develop comprehensive plans and strategies for cities, municipalities, and regions, ensuring sustainable growth, efficient land use, and improved quality of life for communities.

Shape Sustainable Communities with Mapúa University’s Environmental Planning Program

Program Educational Objectives

BS Environmental Planning Program Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Environmental Modelling Specialist

Environmental Planner

Environmental Policy Analyst

Natural Resource Manager

Sustainability Consultant

Urban and Regional Planner

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