As someone with more than 30 years of professional experience in the field of civil  engineering, including 16 years in urban master planning, studying urban planning at AUS helped me to fill the gap between practice and theory. The MUP program has taught me about the various theories and schools of thought in urban planning along with the appropriate tools to apply those theories to real world problems. The program has helped me to think critically and to address urban planning problems in a methodical professional way. Given that one of my jobs is to review, critique, and approve large master plans for my company, the MUP has prepared me to undertake these tasks with confidence and knowing that I am applying the highest standards in the industry.