Program Overview

Introduction to the Transportation Analytics Concentration

The Transportation Analytics concentration within the Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program is designed to address the complex transportation challenges faced by cities worldwide. This concentration focuses on transportation informatics, enabling students to develop innovative solutions for improving the efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility of urban transportation systems.

Concentration Requirements

• Three 3-credit courses for Bloustein Master of Public Informatics (MPI) students
• Four 3-credit courses for the Artificial Intelligence Certificate (non-MPI students)

Required Courses

For the Transportation Analytics Concentration

• Required Course 1: 34:970:553 – Methods of Transportation Planning
• Required Course 2: 34:970:551 – Transportation and Land Use

For the Transportation Informatics Certificate (Non-MPI students)

• Required Course 3: 34:970:550 – Introduction to Transportation or Similar as approved by concentration chair or advisor.

Elective Course

• A broad range of courses available from Bloustein and Other colleges at Rutgers – Students will coordinate with their advisors / Concentration Chair to select a suitable elective.

Suitability of the Concentration

The Transportation Analytics concentration is suitable for students with undergraduate degrees or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in any field with necessary quantitative skills. Students pursuing this concentration will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), data analytics, machine learning, and transportation planning.

Benefits of the Concentration

• Gain competencies in informatics and big data processing for transportation analysis
• Acquire data-driven insights in transportation in the evolving urban planning landscape
• Harness the growing opportunities in transportation analysis in the public sector space

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bloustein Master of Public Informatics Transportation Analytics concentration can tap into opportunities in transportation analysis, urban and regional planning, and consulting.

• From 2022 to 2023, Urban and Regional Planning jobs are projected to grow by 4%, which is at par with the average growth of jobs.
• About 3,700 openings for urban and regional planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
• The typical entry level education for Urban and Regional Planning jobs is a master’s degree.

Concentration Adviser

• Wenwen Zhang

Concentrations Offered

• Artificial Intelligence Strategy (AIS)
• Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• Transportation Analytics
• Social Robotics

Advanced Data Science and AI for Public Good

The program focuses on advanced data science and AI for the public good, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in the field of transportation analytics.