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Program Structure

 

This eight-week, non-degree course will be led by Syracuse University faculty experts and enhanced by practitioners with extensive field experience.

Participants will be assessed and certified upon successful completion of the program. Additional readings and recordings will support live classes.

 

WeekDatesLive SessionModules
Week
1
Date
October 19
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Module
Understanding Smart Cities and Communities
Week
2
Date
October 26
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Module
Connected Cities
Week
3
November 2
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Module
Trusted Data-Centric Cities
Week
4
Date
November 9
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Inclusive and Engaged Cities
Week
5
Date
November 16
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Trusted and Safe-Secure Cities
Week
6
Date
November 30
Time
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Module
Mobile Cities
7December 77:00 - 8:30 p.m. ESTInnovative Cities
8December 147:00 - 8:30 p.m. ESTLeading YOUR Future Cities with Trust

Eligibility

All professionals with responsibilities or interest in Smart City initiatives are eligible to apply. Fellow applicants may represent city, county and state government officials in all functional departments, school districts and special territories, community organizations and thought leaders, companies conducting business with municipalities, and organizations and individuals with Smart City interests.

Dates and Fees 

The first live session is scheduled on October 19th and the program will conclude on December 14th. The program fee is $1,750. 


Credentials

A microcredential from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University can be obtained by actively participating in all modules and completing the final project. An accompanying digital badge will support recognition on your social media accounts.

Partners

Cybertrust America logo
Global Cyber Alliance logo
Global City Teams Challenge Logo
US Ignite transparent logo

Program Directors

Lee W. McKnight

Lee W. McKnight

Associate Professor, School of Information Studies (iSchool)


315.278.4392 | lmcknigh@syr.edu

Lee McKnight’s research interests span policy, economic, business and technical innovation in regional and global information economies. The role of information and communication technology innovation in shaping the global political and market virtual environments is of strong interest.

In addition, McKnight is interested in modeling new information systems services and applications and policies such as blockchain/distributed ledger technologies; innovation in cyber-physical security, advanced wireless services including Internet of Things, grids, Internet of things; 5G, nomadicity and mobility; Internet economics and policy; information technology development; national and international technology policy including for cyberlearning.

Austin Zwick

Austin Zwick

Assistant Teaching Professor, Policy Studies

Senior Research Associate, Autonomous Systems Policy Institute

102 Maxwell Hall
315.748.5115 | alzwick@syr.edu

Austin Zwick’s research focuses on social and economic transformation brought about by technological change.

His work has been published in Planning Theory & Practice, Review of Policy Research, The Canadian Geographer, GeoJournal, among others. He has also contributed articles for Municipal World, Evergreen CityWorks Midsize Cities Collaborative, and the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance.

His most recent co-edited book "The Platform Economy and the Smart City: Technology and the Transformation of Urban Policy" examines the challenges and opportunities technological platforms provide for ever-evolving urban spaces.


Executive Education Department
219 Maxwell Hall