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Module 1-5: Introduction of the task and excursion, integrated location assessment, development of viable action options and interim critique, overall concept and in-depth study, finalization and final critique.

Orientation and preparation for further education in the field of spatial planning and development. Introduction to the Spatial Planning Act and its instruments, assessment of participants' knowledge. Completion through mandatory assessment.

Individual courses of NSL or external offers; specific topics completing the courses of the MAS-program.

The subject of the study project in the second year is the dependency between surface and subsurface in spatial planning. The topic, clarification of potentials and missing instruments, legal situation in spatial planning are highly topical. Excursion to existing projects and with guided tours and presentations, consolidation of the bases for interdisciplinary group work.

Understanding what scientific work means in spatial planning. Procedures for clarification processes; basics of scientific working and writing; case studies and exercises.

How can the energy and climate transition be successfully achieved—planning-wise, politically, and economically? This module explores various approaches through different concepts, methods, and instruments on how spatial development can promote biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and protect the climate—from circular economy practices to achieving net-zero.

The focus of this module is on an in-depth engagement with changes in order to actively shape new processes at the local level and translate them into practical guidelines. In doing so, various stakeholders and legal frameworks are also taken into account.

Overview of current and future tasks of spatial planning, discussion of formal and informal instruments, and introduction to a methodical way of action-oriented planning. (Tasks, methods and instruments).

Introduction to the nature and pitfalls of complex situations, methods and processes for treatment. Introduction to spatial planning and planning actions in multi-actor networks. (Perceiving, acting and arguing in complex situations).

Inputs for the integrated development of livable urban spaces in connection with central aspects and mechanics of mobility, open spaces, and social spaces. (In the tension field of mobility, open space, and society).

Discussion of the development of large-scale and cross-border spaces. Designing and planning in multi-actor networks, spatial concepts as a basis for cooperation and coordination tasks. (Designing and developing large-scale tasks).

Exploration of current and future questions of planning law and discussion of the further development of planning instruments and processes. (Law, process, and instruments II).

Exploring, clarifying and solving of a task of spatial relevance abroad; spatial planning analysis (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (factual and time priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and procedures) independent group work, when indicated in collaboration with local students.

Development of strategies for sustainable development in the City of Lucerne: spatial planning analysis of the situation (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (objective and temporal priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and procedures) independent group work.

Conceiving strategies for sustainable spatial development in the Geneva Lake-Fribourg-Bern region: spatial planning analysis of the situation (goals and problems, potentials and risks, strengths and weaknesses); concept design (goals and measures); program development (factual and timel priorities); preparation for implementation (instruments and proceedings); independent team work.