The main purpose of the course is to explain and to describe the specific process of urban development, also as the methods and instruments related to these. The teaching methods will include face to face instruction, debates and workshops. The module will include practical activities and will be mostly interactive. A number of best practices in the field will be analyzed, especially based on the last 2 decades of world experience and projects will be developed for selected areas of intervention from HCMC or other Vietnam’s cities. By the end of the course the students will get an adequate understanding and the capabilities to develop integrated projects and urban development strategies. Communication skills and team working will also be developed during the module practical teaching sessions.