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Urban Spatial Analytics, MUSA

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , United States
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1 years
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Geographic Information Science | Geographic Information Systems (Gis) | Geography | Geomatics | Geophysics | Geoscience | Geoscience Technology
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Information and Communication Technologies | Natural Science
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On campus
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Full time
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Urban Spatial Analytics Program

The Master of Urban Spatial Analytics is a one-year graduate program designed to equip students with the skills to use spatial analysis and data science to address pressing public policy and city planning challenges. This program is administered jointly by the Weitzman School of Design and the Penn Institute for Urban Research.


Program Overview

The program combines coursework on GIS, spatial analysis, data science, statistics, R and Python programming, data visualization, and web-based mapping with world-class urban content coursework from across the University of Pennsylvania. Students are expected to have a basic familiarity with GIS and descriptive/inferential statistics. For those lacking such background, introductory GIS courses are offered during the summer, two weeks prior to the start of the fall term.


Curriculum

A total of 9 course units are required for graduation. The curriculum includes:


  • Required Courses:
    • MUSA 5000: Statistical and Data Mining Methods for Urban Data Analysis (1 course unit)
    • MUSA 5080: Public Policy Analytics (1 course unit)
    • MUSA 8010: MUSA/Smart Cities Practicum (1 course unit)
  • Data Science/Programming Requirements: Choose one combination (2 course units)
    • MUSA 5500: Geospatial Data Science in Python (Fall)
    • MUSA 6500: Deep Learning with Python (Spring)
    • MUSA 6110: Java Script Programming for Planners and Designers (Fall)
    • MUSA 5090: Geospatial Cloud Computing & Visualization (Spring)
  • Urban Content Requirement 1 (1 course unit)
  • Urban Content Requirement 2 (1 course unit)
  • MUSA Elective: Choose one of the following MUSA courses (1 course unit)
    • MUSA 6310: Communications in Urban Spatial Analytics
    • MUSA 6320: Modeling Geographic Space
    • MUSA 6750: Land Use and Environmental Modeling
    • MUSA 6950: Topics in Spatial Data & Analytics
  • General Elective: Elective (must be 5000-level or higher) (1 course unit)

Urban Content Courses

Urban Content courses must be 5000-level or above. Technical courses (data science, statistics, computer science) cannot be used for Urban Content courses. Automatically excluded courses are CPLN 5910 and any courses in CIS, CIT, STAT, and DATA subjects. Students work with their advisor to select an Urban Content focus and relevant classes.


MUSA Elective

The MUSA Elective can be any MUSA course that is not fulfilling a core requirement.


Degree and Major Requirements

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.


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