Master of Social Sciences in Smart, Resilient and Sustainable Cities

Programme Director: Prof LO, Tek Sheng Kevin

This programme aims to equip students with stat-of-the-art knowledge and skills imperative to commence a career associated with smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. It will do so by providing students with an interdisciplinary learning opportunity across natural, social, and data sciences. Students will learn how to address sustainability issues with skills in urban analytics, resilience modelling, and risk management. The programme will also benefit those who seek a thorough education in the theories and training practice of data analytics in sustainable urban development, ensuring that graduates are at the forefront of shaping the cities and regions of the future. 

The programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives: 

(1) Provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories of urban systems, science and resilience , training in new technologies, and hands-on experience in sustainable development of cities. 

(2) Offer students the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhance analytical skills and domain-specific knowledge in the context of smart and resilient cities, and internationally. 

(3) Train the next generation for urban analysts, planners, and practitioners who are well grounded in urban resilience, skilled in urban data and analytics, and adept at urban and regional policy and management. 

The structure of the curriculum is as follows:

Requirements

 #  Students may choose to complete a group project/professional placement or two additional elective courses.

* GEOG7510 and GEOG7540 are joint courses with undergraduate students.