Today, the production, transformation and management of cities calls for a cross-cutting skill set that combines technical expertise, understanding of major socio-economic issues and the ability to negotiate and participate in complex decision-making systems. The Sciences Po Urban Planning programme has been training professionals to meet these challenges for over forty years. It combines a solid foundation in the social sciences with the acquisition of professional skills: in urban planning: urban design and project management; in urban development: operational requirements and project commissioning and in real estate.