Duration: 3 years
Language of instruction: Russian
Program Description
“Urban Studies and City Management” is an interdisciplinary program designed to train specialists capable of analyzing, designing, and managing the development of modern cities.
Students study the city as a complex system — from spatial planning and transport infrastructure to economics, ecology, digital technologies, and urban governance. The program combines theory and practice through real-life case studies, urban data analysis, participation in applied projects, and interaction with the professional community.
Graduates acquire skills in strategic thinking, spatial analysis, development of urban projects, and managerial decision-making. The program prepares a new generation of professionals who contribute to creating sustainable, comfortable, and human-centered cities.
Program Objectives
- develop a systemic understanding of urban development patterns and principles of sustainable territorial planning;
- build skills in spatial and socio-economic analysis of the urban environment;
- teach students to work with urban data and modern digital decision-making tools;
- develop managerial and project competencies in urban development;
- foster interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination among diverse stakeholders;
- cultivate professional responsibility for the quality of the urban environment and the long-term consequences of decisions.
Core Courses
- City Management and Urban Project Management
- Methodology of Urban Studies
- Digital Tools for Urban Planning
- Fundamentals of Transport Planning
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will:
- Understand how a city functions and analyze its spatial, social, and economic processes and their interconnections.
- Develop real solutions for cities — from public space projects to territorial development strategies.
- Work with modern digital tools, urban data, and evidence-based information.
- Effectively manage projects and collaborate with government, business, and residents, building dialogue and achieving results.
- Be prepared for in-demand careers in public and quasi-public sectors, development and consulting companies, analytical centers, and international organizations.
