Sustainable Urban Planning and Development University of Johannesburg

Overview

The Master in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development from University of Johannesburg's graduates will acquire advanced abilities in applying sustainable development principles to urban development to benefit societies at large. One of the main objectives is to develop an advanced capability to independently conduct fundamental urban issues related research and as such promote a lifelong learning approach.

On completion of this programme the student will be able to:

• understand relevant theory useful in solving planning, development and management problems in cities of the developing world;
• reflect on the usefulness of principles of sustainable development to understand the socio‐economic and environmental imperatives in urban areas
• demonstrate a high level of understanding of smart cities and the need for provision of adequate and intelligent infrastructure in urban areas
• demonstrate the imperatives in managing the rapidly growing cities of the developing world
• exhibit an understanding of the research process and requirements in urban planning and development
• engage theoretical frameworks relevant to the development of urban space and be able to complete a dissertation within the built environment and related fields
• organise and develop entrepreneurial opportunities through urban research, development and management skills.