The structure of the taught-masters programme is summarised in the following figure:
Developing Cities: Issues and Strategies (CIV5064Z) (26 - 30 January 2009) (20 Credits)
This module considers topics such as international and South African urban conditions and urban policy trends; contemporary approaches to understanding cities and development; poverty, health and urban services; popular organization, protest, participation, governance, informality, public sphere and livelihoods.
Sustainable Urban Systems (END5042Z) ( 11 - 15 May 2009) (20 credits)
This module considers topics such as advanced concepts of sustainable development and sustainability, specifically in the context of urban sustainability and development problems, tools and methodologies for assessing the sustainability of urban systems, and examples of 'best practice' in sustainable development of urban infrastructure.
Community Development (END5043Z) (13 - 17 July 2009) (20 credits)
This module covers topics such as community, community development, community participation, participatory budgeting, participatory infrastructure delivery and social surveys.
Urban Renewal (CIV5065Z) (7 - 11 September 2009) (20 credits)
This module considers the three aspects of urban renewal namely inner city regeneration, revitalisation of the "townships" and informal settlement upgrading.
ELECTIVE MODULES
Integrated Urban Water Management (CIV5107Z) (5 - 9 October 2009) (20 credits)
This module looks at the management of the urban water cycle as a single system. Focusing mainly on the management of water supply, sanitation and urban drainage, it considers the social imperatives, the technical options, the environmental considerations and the economic challenges with a view to promoting increased sustainability.
Municipal Infrastructure Management (CIV5067Z) (19 - 23 October) 20 credits
This module considers topics such as context and need for MIM; institutional requirements; the MIM process; preparing an MIM plan; data requirements for MIM.
Project Implementation and Management (CON5016Z) (6 - 9 April 2009) (20 credits)
The need for planning which include the rules for planning and control; scope management, project strategy, project methodology; project scheduling techniques; project budgeting; change management and project integration.
Local Area Transport Planning, Management and Design (END5036Z) (30 November - 4 December 2009) (20 credits)
The planning and implementation of transport improvements at a local area (as opposed to citywide) scale. Urban design, landscaping and geometric design of streets. The design and management of local area movement networks. Accommodating pedestrians, bicycles and persons with movement disabilities in local area movement networks
Integrated Land-Use and Transport Planning (END5038Z) (2 - 6 February 2009) (20 credits)
Theoretical perspectives on the relationship between transport systems and urban activity systems. Co-evolution of transport systems and urban form. Sustainable transport and the problem of 'automobile dependent' cities. Planning paradigms and rationales for public intervention into land use and transport systems. Legislative, institutional and financial frameworks for land use and transport planning in South Africa. Conceptual framing and practical application of approaches to integrated land use-transport planning in the South African context. Local and international case studies and experiences.
Courses consist of an intensive week at the University of Cape Town. This is followed by work on an assignment at home and an examination. Core courses are run every year. Students can start the coursework component of the Programme with any course, but it is strongly advised to start with the course Developing Cities: Issues and Strategies (CIV5065Z) which is usually given in January/February of each year. The programme can be completed in 18-24 months.
