The Master’s in Smart Cities Management is an advanced specialization in data science and urban innovation, designed for professionals in urban planning and technology who aspire to lead the transformation of urban environments. This program delves into the most innovative practices in urban analysis, planning, and management, which are essential for building more people-centered, efficient, and sustainable environments. It addresses the critical intersection between urban planning and urban Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), exploring how Big Data in urban planning and applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are redefining essential infrastructure and services. You will acquire the ability to apply advanced methodologies to address the challenges inherent in the development of smart cities, ranging from the optimization of mobility and energy management to urban ecology and smart buildings. With a strategic perspective, this master’s program equips you to lead the evolution of urban spaces, integrating sustainability, resilience, and inclusion into every phase of the project. It is a rigorous program designed for those who seek not only to understand current paradigms but also to actively influence the future shape of urban management on a global scale.
Objectives
• Lead the integration of information and communication technologies into urban planning, optimizing the management of infrastructure and services. • Design innovative strategies for the development of smart urban environments, taking into account their social, economic, and environmental impacts. • Manage complex urban projects, from conception to implementation, coordinating specialized multidisciplinary teams. • Evaluate the potential of geospatial data and big data analytics to optimize decision-making in urban contexts. • Integrate principles of sustainability, resilience, and inclusion into the design and operation of advanced urban ecosystems. • Base strategic decisions on data analysis to improve the efficiency and livability of cities. • Implement advanced technological solutions to address challenges in mobility, energy, and construction in urban settings.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction to Sustainability
The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Challenges for the City of the Future
Prosperous and Sustainable Cities
Success Factors for Sustainable and Smart Cities
Urban Design
Digitalization of Cities
Urban Energy Transition
Urban Mobility
Circular Cities
Urban Resilience
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Nature-based solutions
Healthy Cities
Peri-urban areas
Social Challenges
Ensuring Social Cohesion
Integrated Urban Governance
Institutional Leadership
Networking and Partnerships
Introduction to the QGIS Project, Desktop, and Layers Panel
Navigation Tools, Attributes, and Selection
Geographic Data Formats
Layer Properties (Source and Symbology)
Layer Properties (labels, fields, metadata, and actions)
Alphanumeric data and tables
Tools Related to Tables. Joining and Linking Tables
Introduction, Map Creation, and Properties
Add items
Tools and Map Export
Editing, Configuration, and Editing Procedures
Editing Tools
Add or modify objects
Creating New Layers and Modifying Tables
Basic Geoprocessing
Coordinate Systems
Coordinate System Transformation
Manage and Install Add-ons
Most Commonly Used Add-ons
Other Useful Resources
Project Vision
Value-Based Prioritization of Requirements
“People” Technique”
Estimation with Minimal Information
Backlog Creation: User Stories
Applicability to Smart Cities Projects and Roadmap
Project Maps for Smart Cities
Using the Project Map
Change Management
Timeline, Cost, and People
Work Management Tool: Kanban Design
Management Areas According to the Agile Approach
Executing Iterations
Monitoring of the Implementation
Metrics and Continuous Improvement
Information Displays
Speed, timebox, and process adjustment
A management approach focused on digital transformation
Data as a Cornerstone of Agile Digital Transformation
Proposed Work Method
Smart Cities and Spatial Data
Population and Demographic Indicators
Socioeconomic Indicators
Housing, Land, and Public Facilities Indicators
Best Practices for Urban Projects
Spatial Data Infrastructures
IDE, land registries, and geoportals
Third-party data sources
Sources of cartographic data
Thematic Maps for Urban Projects
Advanced Thematic Maps
Not just maps, but also charts
Interactive visualization tools
Satellite images
Fieldwork and Collection of Original Data
Sources of information on trends
Digital Twins and GIS and BIM Integration
Social Media and Mobile Networks
Big Data and Small Data, Sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Geospatial Field
Energy and Energy Consumption
Introduction to the Energy System and Energy Sustainability
ReMODULes and Technology
Impacts of the Energy Transition
Energy Efficiency
Smart Buildings (I)
Smart Buildings (II) and Electric Vehicles
Implications of Energy Efficiency Project Management (I)
Implications of Energy Efficiency Project Management (II)
Support and necessary information for managing it, best practices, and keys to success
Electrical Power Supply System
Smart Grids, New Generation and Distribution Systems (I)
Smart Grids, New Generation and Distribution Systems (II)
Telecommunications in Smart Grids (I)
Telecommunications in Smart Grids (II)
Data in the Smart Grid (I)
Data in the Smart Grid (II)
The Role of Project Management in Smart Grids (I)
The Role of Project Management in Smart Grids (II)
Regulations, Funding, and Success Stories in Smart Grid Projects
Polluting emissions and the impact of the transportation sector
Key Environmental Regulations
Analysis and Benefits of Life Cycles. Green NCAP Initiatives
Challenges and Educational Opportunities Presented by New Technological Developments
Alternative Fuels
From the Digital City to Smart Cities
Smart Cities
The Power of Data in Transportation Planning
Smart Traffic and Public Transportation Management
Other smart technologies
MaaS and the New Mobility
Objectives, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Challenges of MaaS
MaaS in the Urban Mobility Planning Process
MaaS System Governance
Real-World Examples of MaaS Systems
Advanced Data Analytics
Civic Technologies
Shared Mobility
Autonomous vehicle
The City of the Future
The Anthropocene and Global Change
The Great Acceleration
Land-use changes and biodiversity loss
A Hyperconnected Planet
Climate Change and Cities in the Anthropocene
The City as an Ecosystem
Green Spaces and Urban Green Infrastructure
The City in the Territory
Protected Natural Areas in Urban Settings
Ecological and Socio-Ecological Connectivity
Ecosystem Services for Decision-Making
Fundamental concepts in ecology related to ecosystem services
Methodologies for Assessing Ecosystem Services (I)
Methodologies for Assessing Ecosystem Services (II)
Quantifying the Demand for Ecosystem Services
Fundamental Concepts in Nature-Based Solutions
Ecological Restoration and Renaturalization Strategies
Nature in Cities
Multifunctional Strategies for Adapting to Climate Change
The Circular Economy in Cities
Basics of Demography
Basics of Sociology
The Transformation of the Urban Environment and Its New Functional Scale
Urban Complexity and Administrative Cooperation
Participatory Culture in the Smart City
The Urban Public Policy Cycle
Legal Certainty and Process Simplification in the Smart City
Transparency Portals
Urban Observatories
Universal Accessibility to Smart City Government
Methodology and Design of Participatory Processes
Types of Participation Processes
Public Awareness Campaigns
Participatory forums with focus groups
Open Workshops and Community-Based Intervention
Participatory Budgeting in the Smart City
Citizen Participation in Urban Planning
Perspectives on Diversity in Civic Participation
Multilevel Sectoral Governance
Participatory Co-Governance
Cities and Spatial Data (I)
Cities and Spatial Data (II)
Urban Projects Using Spatial Data and ICT
Large-Scale Smart City Initiatives: Smart Regions and Tourist Destinations
Smart City Initiatives at the Local Level: Urban Renewal and the 15-Minute City
Data from the Construction Industry Applied to Smart Cities
Circular Buildings: Materials and Sustainability
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Energetic Learning Communities
Urban Green Infrastructure
Urban Pollution Control
Heat Island Effect
Calculating the Carbon Footprint
Detecting Asbestos in Roofs Using Artificial Intelligence
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60 ECTS
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