| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-02 | - |
Program Overview
The MUST Master in Temporary Uses is a 13-month postgraduate program designed to train experts in the field of temporary uses. The program covers the various applications of temporary uses, from rehabilitating abandoned spaces to fostering innovation in urban areas. Through lectures, workshops, and internships, students develop multidisciplinary skills in design, planning, and management of temporary use projects. Graduates of the program are well-equipped for careers in public administration, real estate, community development, and other fields related to urban transformations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MUST Master in Temporary Uses is a postgraduate training course on temporary uses. It is a 13-month program that aims to train experts in temporary uses and provide the appropriate skills to new professional figures to design, plan, implement, and manage temporary uses in different situations. The program is aimed at graduate students and already working individuals, particularly those working in the Public Administration, the third sector, the private sector, or freelancers.
Outline:
The 13-month training program is structured around several questions, like How to activate projects to reuse abandoned spaces temporarily? How to accompany long and uncertain regeneration processes of large urban areas? How can temporary uses start new imaginaries or test new uses? The Master is organized into three parts, subdivided into six modules, each of them facing the design of temporary uses in relation to:
- The reuse of residual buildings and spaces
- The large urban projects
- The regeneration of landscape and public space
- Post-disaster situations and urban transformations due to big events.
Teaching:
The 13-month training program consists of lectures and discussions, exercises and individual study, visits, and comparisons with professionals, organizations, and territorial realities working with temporary uses, a workshop, and an internship.
Careers:
The potential employment outlets are in public administrations, businesses and real estate, animation, community activation, consultancy, employment in socio-cultural entrepreneurial contexts, or placemaking contexts of various kinds.
Other:
The Master provides multidisciplinary skills multiple: from territorial and community analysis to the construction of intervention strategies and tactics to site-specific and adaptable design. With the aim of providing the means to know, evaluate critically, and design temporary uses appropriately and effectively and to train different professional profiles, including reuse agents, experts, designers, activators, and managers of temporary uses in the cases outlined.
Politecnico di Milano
Overview:
Politecnico di Milano is Italy's largest science-technology university, established in 1863. It is known for its scientific rigor and creativity, focusing on technology for humanity.
Services Offered:
Politecnico di Milano offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Student accommodation:
The university provides various housing options for students.Canteens and cafes:
Students have access to dining facilities on campus.Libraries and archives:
The university boasts extensive library resources and archives.Spaces and study areas:
Students can find dedicated spaces for studying on campus.Stores and print centres:
The university provides convenient access to essential supplies and printing services.ICT Services:
Students have access to IT infrastructure and support.Prevention and Protection Service:
The university offers safety and security services.International Mobility:
The university encourages and supports international exchange programs.Equal opportunities and inclusion:
The university promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities for all students.Psychological wellbeing:
The university provides support services for student mental health.Sport and leisure:
Students can participate in various sports and leisure activities.Conventions and benefits:
The university offers discounts and benefits through partnerships.Work and collaborations:
The university facilitates opportunities for students to gain work experience and collaborate with companies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university offers a vibrant campus experience with various opportunities for students to engage in academic, social, and extracurricular activities. Students can benefit from:
Multiple campuses:
The university has campuses in Milan, Cremona, Lecco, Mantova, Piacenza, and Xi'an, providing diverse learning environments.International environment:
The university fosters a global community with international students and faculty.Student associations:
Students can join various associations and clubs based on their interests.Events and activities:
The university organizes numerous events, conferences, and workshops throughout the year.Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong academic reputation:
Politecnico di Milano is highly ranked in international rankings, known for its excellence in science and technology.Innovative teaching modules:
The university offers a wide range of innovative and multidisciplinary programs.Research excellence:
The university is a leading research institution with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence.Career opportunities:
The university provides excellent career support and connections with industry partners.Sustainable development focus:
The university is committed to sustainability and social responsibility.Academic Programs:
Politecnico di Milano offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including:
Laurea programmes:
Bachelor's degree programs.Laurea magistrale programmes:
Master's degree programs.High-level training courses:
Specialized courses for professional development.Education beyond graduation:
Programs for continued learning after graduation.PhD Programmes:
Doctoral programs in various fields.Industrial PhD:
Programs combining research with industrial experience.Other:
Politecnico di Milano has a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, with a dedicated research center, Polimi AI.
The university has a long history of contributing to the development of Italy and the world.
Politecnico di Milano is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
The university offers a variety of resources for students, faculty, staff, and companies.
Entry Requirements:
The Master's Course is for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree or Master of Science degree in - technical-scientific field of Architecture, Planning; - Social-Humanistic field in the field of Anthropology, Protection of Cultural Heritage; - economic-environmental field; - communication and marketing in the field of the promotion and enhancement of existing resources; Graduates in related disciplines as well as graduates with professional experience in the same subjects will also be eligible. Equivalent foreign qualifications in the respective study systems will be considered valid.
