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This program provides students with an opportunity to choose four courses from four related postgraduate Masters degrees in the Faculty of Built Environment: Master of Urban Policy and Strategy, Master of Urban Renewal and Housing, and Master of Sustainable Built Environment. Two courses from the Master of City Analytics are … For more content click the Read More button below. The program is targeted towards mid-career urban policymakers and practitioners in government, industry and consultancy and who wish to advance their careers and deepen their knowledge of urban policy, housing, urban renewal or sustainable development. Students may choose a mix of policy and/or practice courses from any of the listed courses below. All the courses are taught in 'intensive mode' to suit students wishing to extend their learning alongside full time work. The program is accessible to interstate students due to the intensive mode of teaching - meaning that most classes are structured in 2-3 day blocks usually spanning Fridays and Saturdays. The program utilises a number of different teaching strategies including: studios, master classes, problem-based learning, case studies and field trips, consulting projects with clients, and evidence-based research (depending on course choices). The program comprises: Four Master of Urban Policy and Strategy - 8313 courses. Drivers of Urban Change (MUPS0001) which looks at the big picture influences on our changing cites globally; Decision Making and Governance (MUPS0003) which examines the actors and arenas involved in making decisions and governing our cities; Development Economics and Finance (MUPS0004) looks at the foundations of the way the development industry operates; and Engaging Communities (PLAN7157) which explores the latest ways we work with and communicate with our communities.Four courses from the Urban Renewal and Housing - 8149 masters program. Urban Renewal (BENV7811) explores the policy and market drivers involved in the ongoing re-structuring of Australia's major cities. Implementing Urban Regeneration Projects (PLAN7321) focuses on regeneration practice at the project scale. Similarly, while Housing Policy and Finance (PLAN7156) approaches housing from a policy making perspective, this is complemented by Housing Management and Markets (PLAN7230) which focuses more on the operation of the housing system and the administration of rental and strata property.Three courses from the Master of Sustainable Built Environment - 8132 program in the selection of courses offered in this Graduate Certificate. These include two MSBE core courses, Building Ecology and Life Cycle Thinking (SUSD0002), and Energy in the Built Environment (SUSD0003), as well as an exciting new course Sustainable Infrastructure (SUSD0016). SUSD0003 incorporates the curriculum for the Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) examination, and SUSD0016 includes the curriculum for the Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP) exam.'Two courses from the new Master of City Analytics - 8151 program. Digital Cities (BENV7504) explores the new ways big data is changing the way we examine and use our cities. GIS and Urban Informatics (BENV7728) will provide students skills in mapping and data analytics platforms and the insight into how these digital planning technologies can assist in evidenced based city planning.