COURSE OVERVIEW
This course analyses how cities integrate technology, sustainability, and governance to create efficient and resilient urban systems. It provides a structured understanding of urban innovation, infrastructure, and policy frameworks.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
URBAN PLANNERS
Senior urban planners and municipal policymakers responsible for city strategy
and development
INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS
Infrastructure engineers and technical consultants designing urban systems
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS
Sustainability directors and urban development professionals leading smart city initiatives
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Understanding of smart city frameworks.
Insight into urban innovation and infrastructure systems.
Knowledge of governance and policy mechanisms.
Tools to analyse and design urban solutions.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Week 1
Smart city concepts and frameworks.
Week 2
Urban sustainability challenges.
Week 3
Technology and urban systems.
Week 4
Infrastructure and mobility.
Week 5
Energy and environmental systems.
Week 6
Governance and policy.
Week 7
Case studies and analysis.
Week 8
Proposal development.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
2 hours of online teaching per week.
Case-based learning.
Peer interaction.
Guided independent work.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Describe key concepts in smart cities and urban systems.
Identify sustainability challenges in urban environments.
Apply basic frameworks to analyse urban innovation.
Communicate structured proposals for urban solutions.
ASSESSMENT AND FINAL OUTCOME
Your Final Project
Participants will develop a Smart City Innovation Proposal, addressing a specific urban challenge.
