Smart City: Innovation for Sustainable Urban Development

Course Description

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of smart cities with our comprehensive course, "Smart City: Innovation for Sustainable Urban Development." This introductory-level course, offered by WBGx, delves deep into the cutting-edge realm of urban innovation and digital technologies that are reshaping our cities for a sustainable future.

In this course, you'll explore the convergence of environmental, digital, bio, and financial technologies that are revolutionizing urban landscapes. You'll gain a holistic understanding of smart city concepts, from theoretical frameworks to practical implementation strategies. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a leader in smart city development and contribute to creating sustainable, resilient, and prosperous urban environments.

What students will learn

  • Comprehensive understanding of smart city concepts and technologies
  • Global best practices in smart city implementation
  • Approaches to developing master plans for achieving long-term communal goals
  • Strategies for building successful and sustainable business models within smart city ecosystems
  • Theoretical, political, economic, administrative, regulatory, and governance frameworks of smart cities
  • Methods for creating open, collaborative, and citizen-centric urban operating models

Pre-requisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a general interest in urban development, technology, and sustainability would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

  • Smart city fundamentals and global standards
  • Innovative technologies driving smart city solutions (AI, IoT, 5G, etc.)
  • Case studies of successful smart city implementations worldwide
  • Smart city planning and master plan development
  • Financing methods and public-private partnerships for smart city projects
  • Implementation strategies and regulatory considerations
  • Future directions for smart city development

Who this course is for

  • Urban planners and city officials
  • Technology professionals interested in urban innovation
  • Sustainability experts and environmental scientists
  • Business leaders looking to engage in smart city ecosystems
  • Students pursuing careers in urban development or digital technologies
  • Anyone passionate about creating more livable, efficient, and sustainable cities

Real-world Applications

  • Developing smart city initiatives for local governments
  • Creating innovative urban solutions in the private sector
  • Designing sustainable urban development projects
  • Implementing data-driven decision-making processes in city management
  • Fostering partnerships between public and private entities for urban innovation
  • Addressing complex urban challenges through technology-driven approaches
  • Contributing to policy-making for smart city governance

Syllabus

Week 1: Smart City Fundamentals

  • Definition and components of smart cities
  • Global standards and emergence of smart cities
  • Smart technologies as solutions to complex urban problems

Week 2: Smart City Solutions and Technologies

  • Major technologies, services, and applications in smart cities
  • AI, big data, IoT, and 5G mobility in urban contexts
  • Smart city platforms and partnership models

Week 3: Smart City Cases and Practices

  • Global and Korean smart city case studies
  • Green, smart, development, and value components of smart cities
  • Applications in transportation, healthcare, well-being, and mobility

Week 4: Smart City Planning

  • Master plans and future visions for smart cities
  • Sustainable urban system planning
  • Business models for economic prosperity in smart cities

Week 5: Smart City Financing

  • Diverse financing methods for smart city projects
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in smart city development
  • Global smart city PPP cases and financial models

Week 6: Smart City Implementation

  • Examples and best practices in smart city operations
  • Data management and utilization in smart city ecosystems
  • Regulatory issues and solutions in smart city development
  • Future directions for smart cities

By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to contribute to the exciting field of smart city development, driving innovation for sustainable urban futures.