One-Year Master's in
Urban Sustainability Planning
and Design
About the Program
The Master’s program in Urban Sustainability Planning and Design aims to develop the expertise and leadership of professionals in urban planning and design with a strong emphasis on evaluation and application of sustainability. Through place-based and holistic approaches, the program covers urban systems planning and design for multi-scale (incl. metropolitan and building), cross-sector (e.g., ecology, energy, material and waste, water, climate, health, food, and mobility), and multi-agent decision making, in support of integrated, evolutionary and transformational change towards sustainability.
The participants will acquire the knowledge and develop the necessary skills through applications with advanced technology and design tools for enhancing capacity, also in specific themes, e.g., ageing society, smart communities, healthy and inclusive cities, that are essential to sustainability planning and design processes relevant in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.
USPD Program Highlights
- A unique blend of trans-disciplinary of systems planning and design, to cope with emerging urban sustainability’s needs, challenges and opportunities
- Opportunities for international exchange, joint research and internship, in both public and private sectors as well as professional networks
- The program is well-regarded and connected internationally by donor agencies, governments, professional associations and industries
- Small-group settings to work closely among international faculty and students from across the region
- Strong support in study and English proficiency in our vibrant, international, multi-cultural, and welcoming community
SDG Keys
Who should apply
Both young professionals and fresh graduates from fields relevant to sustainability and environmental sciences, urban planning and design, architecture and engineering, geography, and natural and social sciences
Course Structure
| Course Title | Status | Credit(s) | Instructor | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Urban Environmental Management Systems |
Required |
3 (3-0) |
UEM/SERD |
August |
|
Urban Planning and Built Environment |
Required |
3 (3-0) |
UEM/SERD |
August |
|
Climate Compatible and Infrastructure Development |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
CCSD/SERD |
August |
|
Smart Energy Buildings |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
Energy/SERD |
August |
|
Introduction to Development and Sustainability |
Elective |
2 (2-0) |
DS/SERD |
August |
|
Water-Energy-Food Nexus |
Required |
3 (3-0) |
DDS/SERD |
January |
|
Urban Sustainability Design – Concepts and Practices |
Required |
3 (1-6) |
DDS/SERD |
January |
|
Mega-city Development and Management |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
UEM/SERD |
January |
|
Population and Health for Sustainability Planning and Design |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
DDS/SERD |
January |
|
Managing Technology and Innovation |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
SOM |
January |
|
Information Systems Development and Management |
Elective |
3 (3-0) |
ICT/SET |
January |
|
Urban Geography and Spatial Analysis |
Elective |
3 (2-3) |
UEM/SERD |
Inter Semester |
|
Urban Resilience Assessment |
Elective |
2 (2-0) |
UEM/SERD |
Inter Semester |
|
Urban Landscape and Sustainable Tourism |
Elective |
2 (2-0) |
DDS/SERD |
Inter Semester |
|
Building Information Modelling and Systems |
Elective |
2 (2-0) |
PM-CE/SET |
Inter Semester |