Executive Postgraduate Program in Smart Cities

The increasing digitalization of cities and the growing demand for innovative solutions in sustainable urban management require skilled professionals to integrate emerging technologies into city governance and planning.

The Executive Postgraduate Program in Smart Cities addresses this need by equipping managers and decision-makers with the tools to optimize infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and implement mobility and sustainability strategies based on data and artificial intelligence. T

Length

1 semester
ECTS Credits

30 ECTS
Start Date

September 2026

Who is it for?

This course is designed for senior managers and technicians in the private sector and public administration who wish to lead digital transformation projects in areas such as urban mobility, energy efficiency, and smart governance.

It is also suitable for professionals with relevant experience who wish to deepen their technical skills in the area of smart cities, integrating data, technology, and innovation into urban management.

Goals

The course aims to train specialists capable of:

Understanding the principles of smart cities and their application in sustainable urban management;
Applying urban data analysis techniques, artificial intelligence, and big data to optimize infrastructures and services;
Developing and implementing data-driven public policies, ensuring privacy, security, and transparency;
Integrating digital transformation methodologies and tools to modernize urban services;
Fostering technological innovation and efficient management of resources in cities.

Program Coordinator

Miguel de Castro Neto

Associate Professor
mneto@novaims.unl.pt Know more

Study Plan

The study plan corresponds to 30 ECTS, in a total of 8 course units:

Mandatory Course Units

See Detailed Study Plan

Program Overview

The Executive Postgraduate Program in Smart Cities prepares professionals to design, manage, and implement data-driven urban strategies that promote smarter, more efficient, and more human-centered cities.

With a practical and interdisciplinary approach, the program combines data science, artificial intelligence, and urban management, developing the skills to transform information into solutions that drive innovation, mobility, and urban sustainability.