Learn the principles of managing urban infrastructure systems – the complex socio-technical systems that provide basic services to more than 50% of the world’s population.
"Managing Urban Infrastructure Systems" is an enlightening course offered by EPFLx that delves into the intricate world of urban infrastructure management and governance. This introductory-level course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the economic, social, political, and technological dimensions of managing complex urban systems. With half of the world's population residing in cities, the efficient management of urban infrastructures has become crucial for the delivery of essential services such as energy, transport, and water.
No specific background is required for this course. It welcomes all passionate learners interested in managing and governing urban infrastructure systems. The course is not intensely technical but rather focuses on public management principles.
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This course is based on the World Bank’s “Smart City”. This course will make an overall introduction to global smart city development in order to inform the leaders in smart cities and communities. The course will enable the course takers to make a step forward in developing an open, collaborative, citizen-centric, and digitally-enabled operating model for their city that realizes their vision of smart city toward sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future.
This course aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic on-the-ground reality brought on by technology innovation, academic content, and practice needed to respond systemically and more equitably to global urban challenges through new mobility disruptions.
