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Credit-Bearing Micro-Credential in Future Cities

CBMCProfessional DevelopmentUrban Planning

About This Programme

The Future Cities micro-credential is three courses and a capstone project that give a comprehensive view of smart city development, covering its technological, managerial and analytical aspects. Through the capstone, learners apply their knowledge to real-world case studies and hands-on projects. By combining technology with leadership, it prepares graduates to bridge the gap between technical teams and city management. Participants could potentially count up to three courses toward the MS in Professional Studies: Smart Cities, which has nine courses and a six-credit thesis.

Course Highlights

  • Three courses, Structures of City Systems, Technology Infrastructure for Smart Cities, and Digital Transformation towards Smart Cities, plus a final capstone project
  • Applications are open for the Spring 2027 intake
  • Up to three courses could potentially count toward the MS in Professional Studies: Smart Cities

What You'll Study

Three courses and a final capstone project.

Courses

  • PROF-750 Structures of City Systems3 credits
  • PROF-662 Technology Infrastructure for Smart Cities3 credits
  • PROF-799 Special Topics: Digital Transformation towards Smart Cities3 credits
  • Final Capstone Project0 credits

What You'll Learn

Programme learning outcomes

  • Develop systems that support effective governance and responsive citizen engagement
  • Analyse and manage plans for accessible infrastructure
  • Assess the feasibility of smart city data infrastructure networks and technologies

Entry Requirements

Academic: A bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent). Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher may be admitted conditionally for a maximum of two courses, and, in some programmes, mature applicants with a CGPA above 2.0 may be admitted if they pass an admissions committee interview and meet the standard English test requirements; related work experience can support an application.
English: IELTS 5.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 71 or TOEFL PBT 530. Applicants who completed their schooling (K-12) and a bachelor's degree in English in a reference English-speaking country such as the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand may be exempt.

Required documents: passport copy, Emirates ID (UAE residents only), bachelor's degree diploma and transcript, an English test result, one letter of recommendation and a CV.

Programme Details

Award

Credit-bearing micro-credential

Start Date

January (Spring)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 CGPA; IELTS 5.5

Qualification

CBMC

Subject Area

Urban Planning

Campus

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Tuition Fee

AED 35,100 total

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