Program Overview

Rural Planning & Development Program

The Rural Planning & Development program offers two degrees: MSc (Planning) and MPLAN.

Degrees

• MSc (Planning)
• MPLAN

Fields

The MSc (Planning) degree has two fields:

• Canadian Rural Planning & Development
• International Rural Planning and Development

Application Deadlines

• MSc (Planning) for domestic applicants:
  • Fall Entry: July 15
  • Winter Entry: October 15 (Effective Winter 2027 onward)
• MSc (Planning) for international applicants:
  • Fall Entry: April 22
• MPLAN for domestic applicants:
  • Winter Entry: September 30
  • Spring Entry: February 20
  • Fall Entry: May 31
• MPLAN for international applicants:
  • Winter Entry: May 15
  • Spring Entry: September 30
  • Fall Entry: April 15

Program Details

The program is offered by the Ontario Agricultural College, specifically through the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.

Faculty

Some of the faculty members involved in the program include:

• Nicolas Brunet
• Silvia Sarapura
• Leith Deacon
• Dave Guyadeen
• Ryan Gibson

Graduate Students

Some graduate students who have been part of the program are:

• Niva Shrestha (2021 MSc Rural Planning & Development)
• Jessica Wakefield (2023 MSc Rural Planning & Development)