LP Maestría Ciudad Espacio Público Sustentable
Master's Degree in Sustainable Cities and Public Spaces
- Two years
- On-campus program
- Semester-based
Create urban spaces with a vision of sustainability and a social perspective
This graduate program
Promote the design of sustainable habitats and offers solutions to the social and spatial problems of cities.
Official Recognition of Studies (RVOE) according to Ministerial Agreement SEP, No. 15018, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on November 29, 1976.
Admission profile
This master's program is open to professionals:
- From the fields of architecture, urban design, civil engineering, environmental engineering and related areas with an interest in studying the problems of the city and public space from an urban sustainability perspective.
- They seek to manage the development of projects that contribute to improving coexistence, social cohesion and equity at the neighborhood, district and metropolitan levels.
- They wish to be part of comprehensive habitat planning processes for the design, recovery and/or construction of collective urban spaces.
Graduate profile
Upon completion of the master's program you will be able to:
- Manage the development of projects that contribute to improving coexistence, social cohesion and equity at the neighborhood, district and metropolitan levels.
- Manage comprehensive habitat planning processes for the design, recovery and/or construction of collective urban spaces.
- Promote urban governance, negotiation and the identification of social actors in the decision-making processes and design of public spaces.
Reasons to study this master's degree
You develop a project that proposes solutions with a comprehensive approach and that covers urban and territorial aspects, as well as sustainability in all its dimensions.
You join a tradition of more than 40 years of interdisciplinary work with social organizations and national and international governmental bodies.
You work with an academic body with experience in sustainability, social management, public spaces, urban governance, urban design and participatory processes.
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DownloadCareer Opportunities
- Research and teaching.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Government agencies.
- Companies.
- Consulting and advisory services.
- Public policy development.
A Rich Graduate Experience
ITESO’s graduate programs are supported by a renowned academic faculty comprising leading experts in their fields, who are actively engaged in real-world projects that offer concrete solutions. The university boasts over 100 researchers, 79 of whom are affiliated with Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNII). Some are also members of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
Research at ITESO generates new, rigorous, and relevant knowledge focused on some of the region’s and country’s most pressing challenges. Areas of impact include human rights, access to justice, renewable energy, sustainable resource management, food security, mental health and well-being, quality education, data science, and public communication, among others. These programs aim to offer development alternatives, influence public policy, foster technological innovation, and promote socially impactful projects.
One of the key advantages of ITESO’s graduate programs is the opportunity for international academic exchange through alliances with the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU), a global network of over 320 institutions. Additionally, programs supported by Conacyt offer research stays in Mexico and abroad for fieldwork, study, or the completion of research projects.
Sustainability is an institutional priority that drives research, education, and community engagement projects at ITESO. These initiatives aim to develop comprehensive, long-term strategies for ecosystem stewardship that are in harmony with local communities. ITESO’s campus is one of the most sustainable in the country, and among the few in the world with a protected forest on its grounds.
ITESO offers access to more than 100 specialized laboratories in areas such as nanotechnology, data science, food engineering, mechatronics, biotechnology, chemistry, systems, communication, multimedia, languages, nutrition, neuromarketing, arts, building technologies, and more. Facilities also include simulated courtrooms, exhibition spaces, mediation rooms, and audiovisual projection labs.
ITESO is the private university in western Mexico with the most agreements with industry for the development of applied research projects. It offers dual-degree programs with universities around the world and has established links with strategic institutions and organizations in the professional fields of its university activities, including educational institutions, civil associations, businesses, government, and public institutions at both local and global levels.
ITESO’s lectures foster dialogue, critical thinking, and the exchange of ideas across sectors. They provide spaces for collaboration between academia, industry, and civil society, aimed at generating knowledge with high social impact. These initiatives also strengthen academic networks and support faculty and student mobility.
With more than 80 active academic journals and a robust catalogue of books, ITESO leads private universities in the region in scholarly publishing. Publications cover diverse disciplines, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and are widely accessible—many available for free download online.
The specialized journals of ITESO provide elements for reflection on democracy, education, social justice, national reality, innovation, spirituality, culture and professional practice, among other topics.
ITESO’s library houses more than 640,000 physical volumes and 200,000 digital resources, including books, journals, blueprints, films, and a collection of rare and antique books. Open to the public, the library features reading rooms, exhibition spaces, a cinema, an agora, a material library, and collaborative workspaces.
The ITESO Business School offers specialized consulting for business development at various stages through the Center for Innovation and Technology Management, the Center for High-Impact Social Innovation (CISAI), the University-Business Center, and the Department of Economics, Administration, and Marketing. Postgraduate programs focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, business acceleration, solidarity economy alternatives, and fair trade.
