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Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE)
The mission of the MUDDE program is to prepare students to solve complex and multi-faceted urban problems using the best practices and the latest technologies.
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Program Overview
Program Mission
The mission of the MUDDE program is to prepare students to solve complex and multi-faceted urban problems using the best practices and the latest technologies. The program looks to create high-caliber design professionals who are also critical thinkers, capable researchers, advocates of social justice and life-long learners.
Program Goals
Thoroughly understand the multifaceted nature of the urban environment
Are equipped with the latest knowledge, skills, technologies, and best-practices relevant to both the local and international contexts
Are critical thinkers, and can develop creative solutions to complex urban problems
Contribute to the wider society by becoming an important generator of scholarly activity in the areas of urbanism and design
Can advance their careers through the knowledge, professionalism, and work ethic gained in the program
Program Details
MUDDE Summary of Degree Requirements
Course Classification
Credit Hours Required
Core
27
UDDE Electives
Total
30
MUDDE Core
Credit Hours
UDDE 601
Urban Design Studio I
UDDE 613
Artificial Intelligence in Urban Design
UDDE 603
Digital Techniques for Urban Design
UDDE 604
Urban Design Studio II
UDDE 605
Sustainable Infrastructure
UDDE 606
Urban Design Studio III
UDDE 608
Geographic Information Systems
UDDE 610
Thesis Research
UDDE 614
Thesis Studio
Total Core Requirements
27
MUDDE Electives
Credit Hours
UDDE 607
Urban Research Lab
UDDE 609
Parametric Urban Design
UDDE 611
Emerging and Critical Urbanism
UDDE 612
Masters Internship
Total Electives Requirement
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Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE)
FACULTY
Chair of the Department of Architecture and Professor of Architecture
Anna Cornaro
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Professor of Architecture
Alex Albani
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Director of the Middle East Cities Center (MECC) and Associate Professor of Architecture
Abdellatif Qamhaieh
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Associate Professor of Architecture
José A. Carrillo
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Associate Professor of Architecture
Abubakr Hussein Merghani Abdalla
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Outreach Coordinator – Architecture and Assistant Professor of Architecture
Hadeel El Naggar
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Assistant Professor of Architecture
Mattia Gambardella
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Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE) Graduate Program Director and Assistant Professor of Architecture
Maryam Shafiei
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