Sustainable Urban Development and Management

Objective
In the context of China's rapid industrialization and urbanization, the course aims at improving the sustainable urban development knowledge and managerial skills of city officials using the most up-to-date international and domestic theories and innovative practice, and strengthening the training capacity of local partners by introducing distance learning approaches.  

  
Description
A blended learning program using combined techniques of face-to-face lecturing, interactive video conferencing, pre-taped video watching, and in-class group discussion, case study, exercise, quizzes and term papers. The adoption of distance learning technologies broadens the geological coverage of the course delivery and significantly increases the accessibility of hinterlands. 
   

Partners
China National School of Administration (CNSA) and 
Western China Distance Development Learning Network (CDDLN).

Target Audience
China's municipal officials responsible for urban development and management - urban planning and housing, budgeting, transport, social protection, economic development, and environmental protection, land management, infrastructure and landscape; staff from urban planning institutes and design companies; representatives from civil society groups, the private sector and academia.