Smart Cities & Urban Innovation (Fourth Industrial Revolution)

These modules provide an in-depth multidisciplinary orientation on the topic of Smart & Resilient Communities.

They explore the history, present, and future of the ‘smart city’ concept, frame the future of our cities within the context of the 4th Industrial Revolution, provide a platform for a rich sharing of insights and best practices by experienced leaders from across the globe, and introduce the building blocks for successful digitalization and innovation strategies for communities, cities, and regions.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how to frame the smart city concept within a larger context of sociological perspectives, technology trends and differing agendas

• Understand what type of partnerships are required to drive community innovation strategies and deliver services effectively

• Examine the ethical considerations involved in arriving at the best possible ‘digital deal’ for communities

• Understand the technologies at work in the smart communities space

• Gain relevant insights as to what constitutes agile, effective governance

• Appraise leadership skills required to succeed in this space, and skills necessary for yourself, your team, your organization