Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Smart Cities & Urban Analytics

At a Glance

• College: College of Architecture & the Built Environment
• Degree: Graduate Certificate
• Campus: East Falls
• Format: On Campus
• Credits: 12

The twelve-credit Graduate Certificate in Smart Cities and Urban Analytics prepares architects, urban designers, and city managers to become leaders in the planning, management, and operational functions of 'smart' cities. Foregrounding the development of future cities and communities, the certificate offers a unique focus on pressing, contemporary issues with far-reaching consequences. Coursework addresses the need to develop urban resiliency and carbon-neutral communities and to harness the potential of smart technologies to achieve environmental wellness on multiple scales in response to rapid urbanization and climate change. This credential provides the technical and theoretical skills needed to make a difference to the cities of today and tomorrow.

Core Courses

• Modeling Urban Environmental Performance - 3 credits
• Smart Technologies for Cities and Building - 3 credits
• Advanced GIS: Urban Spatial Analytics I - 3 credits
• Advanced GIS: Urban Spatial Analytics II - 3 credits

Program Details

The Graduate Certificate in Smart Cities & Urban Analytics is a STEM-designated program (CIP Code 04.0902).

Related Programs

• Master of Architecture
• Master of Urban Design
• MSSD

Program Leadership

The program is led by a dedicated director who oversees the curriculum and ensures that students receive a comprehensive education in smart cities and urban analytics.

Institutional Commitment

The institution holds itself accountable for nurturing an environment of inclusion and respect, valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging, and opportunity.