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Master’s Programme | Double Degree
City Management
Sustainable development of smart cities
Level, duration and format of study
Master’s degree
1.5 years
Full-time
Online or blended format
1.5 years
Full-time
Online or blended format
Universities and diplomas
Alfred Nobel University (Ukraine) Coventry University
(Great Britain)
Language of instruction
English
In 2024, Alfred Nobel University became one of four Ukrainian higher education institutions participating in a double degree programme with UK universities and the only university in Ukraine offering an accredited Master’s programme in City Management.
The Twinning Initiative is a strategic programme, supported by the President’s Fund of Ukraine, aimed at implementing double degree programmes to strengthen Ukrainian education in partnership with UK universities, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and Mosaik (UK).
Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead post-war recovery projects based on the Smart City concept and promote the sustainable development of the country, including:
Managing project teams
in urban development and the advancement of smart cities.
Participating in cross-sectoral collaborations
and project management for the development of communities and other areas of public administration.
Exploring new opportunities
within development-oriented companies and institutions, with a vision for collaboratively shaping the smart cities of tomorrow.
Enhasing business models
for industrial and urban ecosystems revitalisation for practical and beneficial implementation.
Developing successful and multi-stakeholder interregional initiatives
in line with best international pracrices.
Collaborating and partnering with international organisations
including UN agencies, the World Bank, and EBRD, along with national, regional, and municipal planning and development agencies.
Why the City Management programme?
2021-2027 State Strategy for Regional Development
Introduction of innovative technologies into city development management systems based on the Smart City concept
Business involvement in post-war recovery and urban development projects
Support for startups and investments in green technologies aimed at enhancing competitiveness and creating new jobs
Advancement of science, education, and profound innovations
creating diversified energy-efficient systems and Smart City technologies to improve the quality of life for local residents and establish resilent and efficient resourse management models
The programme is developed in collaboration with Coventry University and includes:
- Strategies and innovations in smart city management
- Economic governance and financial management
- Management of human resources in urban planning
- Management of international projects and fundraising
- Management consulting
- Planning and forecasting the development of a smart city
- Communications in a foreign language in project management and during the development of smart cities
- Anti-crisis management in a smart city
- Institutional and legal support for the development of smart cities
- Management of logistics infrastructure of the city and region
- Regional systems, eco-innovations and sustainable development
- Smart energy infrastructure
- Urban eco-innovations and circular economy
- Data analytics and artificial intelligence for smart cities
At Alfred Nobel University, you will experience a distinctly different learning experience compared to traditional higher educational institutions, gaining the best practices through a practical-oriented approach.
Interactive sessions and practising lecturers
will provide you with the best global practices in City Management and guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your own sustainable community, city, or business development project.
360° learning with VR and AR technologies
virtual and augmented reality technologies for creating and improving smart city development strategies will enable you to professionally master advanced technologies for promoting sustainable development.
English proficiency B2-C1 with an IELTS certificate
studying certain courses in English and preparing for the IELTS certification over 1.5 years will result in a high level of professional language proficiency
Internships
at the International Business School and in 50+ Ukrainian state and business organisations, government agencies, and local self-government bodies with the opportunity of a monthly internship at the European campus of Coventry University
Two European master’s degrees
from Alfred Nobel University (Ukraine) with a European supplement, which is 100% recognised in 128 countries, and from Coventry University (United Kingdom), recognised in more than 130 countries
Through collaborative activities and real case studies, you will learn to solve complex situations in real-life environments.
You only pay 10% of the total tuition cost for the City Management programme
Tuition fees for similar programmes at UK universities range from £11,000 to £18,000 per year. With the Twinning initiative for Ukrainian citizens, 90% of the tuition cost is covered by an international grant.
Semester
50 000 UAH
Year
100 000 UAH
Total cost
150 000 UAH
Special terms are available for all our programmes:
- Deferred payment from partner bank – Privatbank
- Special offers – see here
Programme lecturers
Programme stakeholders and partners
