New York University Tandon School of Engineering 37 courses 75 total credits
The doctoral program in Urban Systems offers an interdisciplinary learning and research environment designed to meet the needs of students pursuing careers in academia, research organizations, local and national government, and public service agencies. This PhD program expands upon the unique legacy of decades of collaboration in education and research, development and training between NYU faculty, city agencies, and industry. The program is administered by NYU Tandon in partnership with other NYU schools including: the Stern School of Business, Langone Health, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and NYU research centers including the Center for Urban Science and Progress and the Center for Connected Mobility, C2SMARTER. This program is aligned with the vision and commitment of the university to work within the ‘city as a lab’ to accelerate the field deployment of innovative solutions to emerging urban needs. Areas of study include sustainability and climate action, infrastructure and resilience, public health and equity. This interdisciplinary laboratory of urban research and innovation brings together expertise and the research excellence of NYU faculty in New York as well as our global campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, and study abroad sites in London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Florence, and Prague. Drawing from the expertise of the Urban Faculty across the university, we have built a unique and competitive interdisciplinary educational environment based on the following disciplinary pillars: The program is available to students with diverse educational backgrounds pursuing their studies across disciplines, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Architecture, Urban Planning, Computing, Data Science, Systems Science, Economics, Finance, Public Health, Public Policy, and Law. Development of skills in mathematics, statistics, and programming is included in the course of study, depending on the need associated with the student’s dissertation topic.
Core Courses
Qualifying Exam
Students must pass the qualifying exam (QE) within 2 years of beginning the PhD program. The QE is the prerequisite to dissertation.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RE-GY 9990 | PhD Qualifying Exam | 0 |
Dissertation Courses
After passing the QE, students will enroll in dissertation. Once the dissertation has begun, students must enroll in at least 3 credits of the dissertation course each fall and spring semester until graduation. A total of 21 dissertation credits are required.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE-GY 999X | PHD Diss in Civil Engineering Department | 3-12 |
Urban Systems
Statistics and Data Science
Statistics and Data Science
Statistics and Data Science Courses from Other Schools of NYU
Urban Informatics
Urban Informatics
PADM-GP 2505
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| URPL-GP 2618 | Geographic Information Systems and Analysis | 3 |
| URPL-GP 4650 | Advanced GIS: Interactive Web Mapping and Spatial Data Visualization | 1.5 |
| Total Urban Informatics | 3 credits | |
Finance, Governance, and Society
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