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Master Program of Management Science

Sustainability Management

Provides a comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges of urban environmental sustainability. This interdisciplinary path integrates principles of sustainable development, focusing on the intersection of economic, social, and environmental factors. Key areas of study include resource management, climate change adaptation, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental policy, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world applications. The program cultivates expertise in designing and implementing sustainable urban systems, preparing professionals to lead in the creation of resilient, equitable, and ecologically sound urban environments.

Smart City and Urban Governance

Offers an in-depth exploration of how technology and data-driven solutions can transform urban management. This interdisciplinary path focuses on integrating digital innovations, intelligent infrastructure, and governance strategies to enhance city efficiency, sustainability, and livability. Key areas of focus include urban data analytics, IoT applications, smart mobility, and digital governance. The program emphasizes real-world problem-solving and policymaking, equipping professionals with the skills to lead in the development and management of intelligent, responsive urban systems that improve quality of life for all.

Real Estate Management

Offers a comprehensive approach to managing urban land and property assets in a rapidly evolving global market. This interdisciplinary path emphasizes the strategic, economic, and environmental facets of real estate development, investment, and management. Core topics include urban land economics, property valuation, sustainable development practices, and real estate finance. With a focus on applied solutions and policy-driven insights, the program prepares professionals to navigate the complexities of real estate markets and contribute to sustainable urban growth and development.

Big Data Analytics

Focuses on harnessing the power of data to drive informed decision-making in urban management. This interdisciplinary path emphasizes using advanced analytical tools and techniques to interpret vast datasets, uncover trends, and address complex urban challenges. Key areas include data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, and spatial data analysis within the context of urban governance. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, the program prepares professionals to leverage data-driven insights to enhance urban planning, optimize resources, and improve overall city operations.

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How can city governments cope with these challenges?

Collaborative efforts with other layers of government, non-profits, and private organizations are one part of the answer,
but the complexity of the problems faced by modern cities also requires that they be managed from a multidisciplinary perspective,
which is where the International Program on Urban Governance (IPUG) comes in.

Collaborative efforts with other layers of government, non-profits, and private organizations are one part of the answer, but the complexity of the problems faced by modern cities also requires that they be managed from a multidisciplinary perspective, which is where the International Program on Urban Governance (IPUG) comes in.

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I always want to study abroad, that’s my biggest dream. After a long journey of applying for a scholarship, I finally accepted for Aceh Government Scholarship in cooperation with ESIT Taiwan, it made me one step closer to my dream. I knew little about Taiwan, its people and culture. So upon accepting to study in Taiwan, I learned more about it and its education systems; and what I found impressed me. I chose to study at NTPU and took IPUG as…

There are many ways for you to spend two years of your 20s joyfully. I have had the time of my life right here in NTPU. Within 2 years, I studied, I worked, participated in big companies’ internships, stayed active to activities, made friends around the world and I definitely improved my Chinese, most of which would not happen without the support of IPUG. Meanwhile, my classmates also have done a few pieces of research, taken care of their…

Having graduated from the IPUG program, I feel confident about solving urban issues despite its complex structure. The program itself was formulated through a combination of different disciplines that provides every student a holistic background on how to approach varying urban problems in their respective countries. The professors have graduated from top-tier foreign and local universities that assures the quality of education that the…

When I was accepted in IPUG, I was a bit worried about the language even though I knew it’s an international program. I heard that many programs in universities in Taiwan were still mixed with courses taught in Mandarin. However, IPUG prove me wrong. It’s a full English program. The university also offered Mandarin course where international students, like me, can learn how to speak Mandarin without worrying about my main courses. Studying…

After receiving the news that I got the scholarship to come to study to Taiwan I was very excited and looking forward to the new challenges that I was going to face. I knew that studying in another country would not be easy, but I was confident that all would be well, plus I had in mind that I had to prove I was capable of doing the right thing and prove that I deserved this opportunity. In the end studying in the National Taipei University,…

Journal of Urban Management

Editor-in-Chief: Shih-Kung Lai
(Founding Director of IPUG)

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Planning within Complex Urban Systems

By Shih-Kung Lai
(Founding Director of IPUG)

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International Program on Urban Governance at National Taipei University

International Program on
Urban Governance at National Taipei University

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