Degree

M.PWK

Accreditation

Good

Study Duration

3 Semesters

Description

The Master of Regional Planning Study Program (MPW) at Universitas Batam was established to address the challenges of urban and regional development in Batam City and the Riau Islands Province. The programme was officially inaugurated on 31 January 2020 under the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Batam. Following a comprehensive development process, the programme became the first Master of Regional Planning programme in the Riau Islands Province, focusing on regional spatial planning, local wisdom, and maritime development. The programme is supported by academic staff holding doctoral degrees in Regional Planning from the University of North Sumatra (USU) and by the strong commitment of the Griya Husada Batam Foundation to the advancement of higher education. At the time of its establishment, the Master of Regional Planning Study Program at Universitas Batam was the first and only Master's programme in Regional Planning in the Riau Islands Province.

Vision

To become an internationally recognised Master of Regional Planning Study Program and one of the leading Regional Planning programmes in Indonesia by 2030.

Mission

  1. To conduct research and implement Community Service activities based on competencies in Regional Planning.

  2. To produce professional graduates in Regional Planning who are equipped to address the evolving challenges of regional and urban development.

  3. To develop sustainable collaborations and partnerships with government institutions, community leaders, and the wider community at both the national and international levels.

Objective

  1. To produce competent graduates of the Master of Regional Planning Study Program with advanced expertise in the field of regional planning.

  2. To enhance the quality and research capacity in the discipline of Regional Planning.

  3. To strengthen the capacity of the Study Program in response to stakeholder needs and advancements in digital technology.

  4. To expand collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, communities, and government agencies.

Curriculum

Semesters 1

No Code Course Credits
1 MKB-351301 Quantitative Methods 3
2 MKK-351301 Planning Theory and Variance 3
3 MKB-351202 Development Economics and Regional Integration 2
4 MKB-351303 Regional Development Planning 3
5 MKK-351302 Institutions and Development Financing 3

Semesters 2

No Code Course Credits
1 MKB-352304 Project Planning and Evaluation 3
2 MKK-352303 Regional Facilities Planning 3
3 MBB-352301 Spatial and Regional Economics 3
4 MPB-352301 Policy and Planning Integration 3
5 MKB-352205 Public Policy and Management 2

Semesters 3

No Code Course Credits
1 MKK-353304 Regional Infrastructure and Transportation Planning 3
2 MKB-353406 Research Methodology 4
3 MBB-353202 Resources and Impact Analysis 2
4 MPB-353402 Regional and Urban Planning Studio 4

Semesters 4

No Code Course Credits
1 MKB354607 Thesis 6