Specialised Master's
Cities and Territories
Management of Cities and Territories
Degree program for leaders and executives of cities and local authorities, and public and private urban service companies. 300 hours of training, including 200 hours of instruction and 100 hours of personalized coaching.
Practical Information
2025-2026Entry requirements
Selection process
Selection on file
Review of diplomas and professional background to verify the entry requirements.
Written test
Test covering management, accounting, finance, and quantitative methods.
Oral examination
Assessment of analytical and communication skills, and English language proficiency.
Programme content
The programme is structured around specialised modules covering every facet of the field.
Strategy and Management
- Strategic Management
- Public Management
- Organizational Management
Economic and Territorial Intelligence
- Marketing and Territorial Competitiveness
- Economic Intelligence and IS
- Strategic Management of Local Authorities
- Urban Sustainable Development
Project Management
- Methodology for Complex Projects
- HR Management and Change Management
- Consultation and Negotiation
Performance Control
- Financial Analysis
- Auditing Techniques
- Public Policy Evaluation
Applied professional thesis
Participants are required to produce an applied professional thesis on a project related to their company, sector and activity. This work is supervised by an ISCAE professor.
A research methodology seminar and six supervision sessions are provided. The defence takes place before a panel composed of professors and professionals.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods
Validation of the coursework requires a minimum average of 12/20 per module. Obtaining a grade below 8/20 in a subject requires a resit in a second session.
Assessment is based on continuous assessment, the final examination, attendance and participation. The programme concludes with the defence of the professional thesis.
Target Professions
The programme prepares graduates to take on senior responsibilities in the following professions:
Programme structure
Teaching is delivered on campus. These arrangements may change depending on the health guidelines in force.
Professional thesis
Defence before a panel of professors and professionals.
Download the programme sheet
Fact Sheet: Management of Cities and Territories - ISCAE-Casablanca
Contact us
ISCAE - Casablanca
Km 9.5 route de Nouasseur, B.P 8 114 Casablanca - Oasis
