Master of Science in Urban Analytics

The Master of Science in Urban Analytics [MSc(UrbanAnalytics)] is offered as a one-year full-time programme. The evolving technological basis of cities is reshaping our urban life and allowing us to understand, plan, manage and optimise cities in completely new ways. The programme is therefore designed to train and upskill students and professionals to apply novel urban sciences and analytics in planning and managing the development of cities. Aiming to bridge the disciplines of social science, urban planning and design, and data science, the programme provides a balance between analytical and practical skills on the one hand, and on the other, between domain knowledge and urban theory from social, economic, behavioural, environmental and management sciences.

Programme Aims

• Equip urban professionals with cutting-edge analytics and modelling skills
• Develop a good understanding of urban sciences underlying smart city development techniques
• Support urban policy makers and planning/design/surveying practitioners with urban analytics

The MSc(UrbanAnalytics) degree requires 69 credits within one year of full-time study. Its curriculum consists of seven urban analytics courses (6 credits each), two urban theory courses (6 credits each; from an approved list of courses), and a dissertation/capstone project (15 credits).

Professional Accreditation

MSc(UrbanAnalytics) has received 'specialist' accreditation from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).  Graduates could become members of RTPI under the Associate Route.

RTPI memberships:

1. To become a Student Member of RTPI :
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/membership/about-rtpi-membership/apply/student/
2. To become an Associate Member of RTPI :
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/membership/about-rtpi-membership/apply/associate/
3. To become a Chartered Member of RTPI :
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/membership/assessment-of-professional-competence/associate-apc/

MUA ENTRANCE AWARD

The MUA Entrance Award is awarded annually to full-time postgraduate students who are permanent residents in Hong Kong and who have been admitted to the MSc(Urban Analytics) programme, on the basis of academic merit, undergraduate dissertation, academic-related activities and achievements.