1) Adequate and proficient knowledge on urban design and transformation in order to produce original works.
2) Ability to evaluate the available knowledge, literature, studies and projects in the field of urban design and transformation in a multi-dimensional and critical approach
3) Practical and cognitive ability for problem definition, analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making in the field of urban design and transformation
4) Ability to apply the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem solving capacities within inter-disciplinary contexts.
5) Ability to develop new knowledge and methods in the field of urban design and transformation by using knowledge obtained from different backgrounds.
6) Ability to conduct a study that requires professional knowledge in the field of urban design and transformation independently
7) Ability to conduct research, field study, implementation and education within projects directly or indirectly related to urban design and transformation. Takes responsibility as an urban design and transformation expert in team works.
8) Ability to learn and conduct researches individually
9) Ability to communicate orally, verbally and visually with different actors in urban design and transformation processes led or participated in.
10) Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language at B2 level. Ability to learn primary concepts of urban design and transformation and to conduct literature search in this language.
11) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and computing tools needed in urban design and transformation; ability to use software and hardware knowledge professionally.
12) Ability to critically approach, research, synthesize and systematically organize findings in subjects directly or indirectly related to urban design and transformation. Ability to make written, oral or visual presentations in national and inter-national platforms.
13) Awareness of social, economic, environmental and ethical responsibilities of urban design and transformation implementations.
14) Conducts and implements urban design and transformation projects through a lens of urban well-being.
15) Awareness of the multi-dimensional, inter-disciplinary and multi-scalar nature of urban design and transformation projects.