Indian cities are facing increasingly complex challenges, relating to social, economic, physical and environmental concerns. Many cities lack adequate capacity and resources.  India is projected to add 300 million new urban residents by year 2050 to already existing 378 million urban residents.

The management of such huge population growth in urban areas is a great challenge which comprises of constant struggle of coping up with crumbling infrastructure, urban services deficiencies, and financial woes at municipal level, governance issues, developmental issues and impact on environment. India has moved to the paradigm of smart cities where the government is investing vast amount of financial recourses into the urban infrastructure which makes the need for skilled manpower much more pertinent.

MUDM course aims to promote professional development and capacity building in the area of urban development and Management. This course will enable the student to become an innovative urban manager and development specialist who analyses and develops cities based on a thorough understanding of urban theory and practice. This course is designed to equip students with skills to solve contemporary urban issues through progressive policy making.

It extensively focuses upon socio-spatial dynamics, climate resilience, local economic innovations, management practices, entrepreneurship, governance and sustainable development.

The uniqueness of the programme is that it will provide students with multidisciplinary skills set with organizational management and operational skills as well as specialized knowledge in Urban Development practices.