Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on urban growth and the revitalization of urban areas, exploring urban planning, sustainable development, community engagement, economic development, and policy analysis. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and practical skills to address urban issues and promote sustainable urban regeneration. Graduates are prepared for careers in urban planning, community development, policy-making, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand urbanization and urban regeneration fundamentals. - Develop skills in urban planning, sustainable development, and community engagement. - Learn techniques for analyzing urban issues and developing regeneration strategies. - Explore economic development and policy analysis in urban regeneration. - Understand sustainable urban design and smart city initiatives. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in urban growth and regeneration. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for urban projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Urbanization and Urban Regeneration** - Overview of urbanization, impacts, and the need for urban regeneration. 2. **Urban Planning** - Principles of urban planning and techniques for creating sustainable urban environments. 3. **Sustainable Development** - Fundamentals of sustainable development and techniques for promoting sustainable urban growth. 4. **Community Engagement** - Principles of community engagement and techniques for involving communities in urban regeneration. 5. **Economic Development** - Fundamentals of economic development in urban areas and techniques for fostering local economic growth. 6. **Policy Analysis** - Methods for analyzing urban policies and developing effective urban policies and regulations. 7. **Sustainable Urban Design** - Principles of sustainable urban design and techniques for implementing sustainable urban design solutions. 8. **Smart City Initiatives** - Fundamentals of smart city initiatives and techniques for developing and implementing smart city projects. 9. **Emerging Trends in Urban Regeneration** - Analysis of innovations such as urban agriculture and resilient urban planning. 10. **Capstone Project in Urbanization and Urban Regeneration** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in addressing urban issues or developing urban regeneration strategies. **Assessment Methods:** - Urban planning projects, sustainable development plans, community engagement strategies, economic development proposals, policy analyses, sustainable urban design solutions, smart city initiatives, research papers, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Urban Planning: A Very Short Introduction" by Patsy Healey. - "Sustainable Urban Development" by David Cadman and Marja Hofman. - "Community Engagement: A Practical Guide" by Nick Wates. - "Economic Development: Policies for Local, Regional, and National Economies" by Edward J. Feser. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of urban planning, sustainable development, and community engagement. Suitable for students interested in urban planning, community development, policy analysis, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Urbanization and Urban Regeneration and pursue certifications such as Certified Urban Planner (CUP) or Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). **Target Audience:** Aspiring urban planners, community developers, policy analysts, and professionals seeking to specialize in urbanization and urban regeneration. This major equips students with the skills needed to address urban issues and promote sustainable urban regeneration, supporting the development of livable and resilient cities.