Accredited master's programme

City Management

Duration: 1.5 years

Online or blended learning

Online learning at Alfred Nobel University and Coventry University (UK) and 9 offline modules at the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after Serhiy Nyzhnyy.

Language of instruction: Ukrainian and English

Two European master’s degrees: a degree from Coventry University (United Kingdom), recognised in more than 130 countries, and from Alfred Nobel University (Ukraine) with a European supplement, which is 100% nostrified in 128 countries, and a certificate from the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after Serhiy Nyzhnyy

The City Management double degree programme is implemented as part of the Twinning programme with the support of an initiative launched under the patronage of the President of Ukraine in cooperation with British universities, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the London-based charity Mosaik Education. The initiative aims to strengthen Ukrainian education by introducing dual degree programmes between Ukrainian and British higher education institutions.

Book participation

Supported by

Victoria Sokolova

Victoria Sokolova
Programme Director
Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs, Alfred Nobel University

SPEAKERS

Volodymyr Momot

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Alfred Nobel University ... read more

Kostiantyn Koshelenko

Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization ... read more

Dr Richard Tomlins

(School of Marketing and Management, Coventry University) ... read more

Svitlana Fedulova

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor ... read more

Anatolii Zadoia

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Alfred Nobel University ... read more

THE TRAINING PROGRAMME INCLUDES

Managing project teams in urban development and smart city development.

Participating in cross-sectoral relations and managing development projects in communities and other areas of public administration.

Searching for new opportunities in development-oriented companies and institutions with a vision for jointly shaping the development of smart cities of the future.

Improving business models for industrial and urban ecosystem revitalisation for useful and practical implementation.

Developing successful multi-stakeholder interregional initiatives in line with best international practices.

Cooperating and partnering with international organisations, including UN agencies, the World Bank and the EBRD, as well as national, regional and municipal planning and development a gencies.

The syllabus has been developed in collaboration with Coventry University and includes

Strategies and innovations in smart city management
Economic governance and financial management
Human resource management in urban planning
International project management and fundraising
Management consulting
Planning and forecasting the development of smart cities
Foreign language communication in project management and during the development of smart cities
Crisis management in smart cities
Institutional and legal support for the development of smart cities
Management of city and regional logistics infrastructure
Regional systems, eco-innovation and sustainable development
Smart energy infrastructure
Urban eco-innovation and circular economy
Data analytics and artificial intelligence for smart cities

Career opportunities

Business management:

management positions in SMEs and large corporations in the areas of strategic development
management of cross-functional and international projects
management of operational departments

State and regional administration:

management in local government, regional and municipal administrations
regional development
management positions in state institutions, executive committees, ministries and departments
development and implementation of various state programmes, such as social support, education, culture and sports programmes

International cooperation:

obtaining management positions in institutions that cooperate with international organisations and diplomatic missions to resolve international issues and support foreign policy initiatives

Programme objectives

To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead post-war reconstruction projects based on the Smart City concept and promote sustainable development in the country:

Practical approach

Case studies, master classes, interactive sessions, mentoring to develop practical project management skills.

Practical modules based at the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after Serhiy Nyzhnyy and in 50+ Ukrainian state and business organisations, state administration and local self-government bodies with the possibility of a one-month internship at the European campus of Coventry University

Innovative disciplines, methods and technologies

Design thinking, AI systems, green innovations, art therapy combined with VR and AR technologies at Fusion-room sessions to achieve a deep understanding of the material

Leadership and social responsibility

Knowledge, skills and tools for managing leadership and social responsibility strategies in regional and urban development in line with the Global Sustainable Development Goals

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in another speciality or educational and qualification level of a specialist.
Availability of relevant educational documents. The academic performance of persons who may begin studying under this programme is determined based on the appendices to their educational documents, the results of entrance examinations established by current legislation, and a professional entrance examination at Alfred Nobel University in accordance with the admission rules for the year of admission.