MSc Economics and Business - Specialisation in Urban, Port & Transport Economics
Rotterdam, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,314 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
State-of-the-art transport, logistics, and modern cities are essential for a well-functioning economy. The Urban, Port, and Transport Economics program focuses on how to optimize these key elements of modern society. Our lecturers are actively involved in the latest developments in international economic research, consultancy, and advice.
Through interactive lectures, challenging assignments, and lively debates they will show you how to apply the appropriate methods – both qualitative and quantitative – when dealing with a wide range of real-life issues. How do we find smart ways to deal with congestion and pollution? How can we sustain operations under large disruptions? What role can city planning play in achieving productive cross-fertilization between all available sources of knowledge and enterprise? What is the future of ports in the logistics chain?
Our curriculum closely ties in with several sustainable development goals asking questions such as: how do cities become sustainable, how to build resilient and sustainable infrastructure, or how to start the energy transition? The study of Urban, Port, and Transport Economics teaches you to look at such important issues in a way that is both scientific and practical.
Why study Urban, Port, and Transport Economics in Rotterdam?
High-quality education, providing practical experience in a small-scale setting, a buzzing city embraced by one of the most important ports in the world, an inspiring and international student body, alumni in top positions in business and government; Erasmus School of Economics in Rotterdam is the perfect place to study Urban, Port and Transport Economics.
Study this program for:
- Solid knowledge of economics and management
- Specialist insights into key issues of transport, logistics, and urban development
- The skills to take on real-life economic and logistics challenges
- An integrative and personal approach in practice-based courses
- A vast, active, and relevant network with great job prospects.
"This specialization is as dynamic as its subjects"
Are you eager to take on the challenges arising from the economic dynamics in the fields of urban economics, logistics, and transport? Acquire the right combination of knowledge and skills here. Read what our students have to say.
Admissions
Curriculum
The MSc in Economics and Business, with a specialization in Urban, Port, and Transport Economics, encompasses a comprehensive curriculum totaling 60 ECTS credits.
The master’s specialization consists of two elective seminars, two compulsory courses, four elective courses, and a master’s thesis distributed over five blocks of eight weeks.
The courses of the first block introduce you in a rigorous way to the economics of cities, ports, and industries. The second block offers elective courses that develop your profile as an economist. Delve deep into the economics of aviation, or the valuation of real estate, for instance. Two compulsory courses equip you with the analytical and statistical tools to analyze data based on the most modern demands from the labor market.
At the end of the year, the master’s thesis is the cornerstone of your training to become an Urban, Port, and Transport economist. You will select a research question related to the Urban, Port, and Transport curriculum and demonstrate your ability to analyze and answer the question, closely guided by a member of our staff.
The curriculum consists of:
- 40% Analytical and quantitative skills
- 20% Foundations of Urban, Port and Transport
- 40% Electives and application
Course Overview
- Take-Off Master
- Applied Microeconometrics
- Advanced Empirical Methods
- Electives
- Seminars
- Master's Thesis Urban, Port, and Transport Economics
Ideal Students
Is this the right choice for you?
Are you fascinated by transport and its driving role in economic development? Do you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, where economic growth manifests itself? Are you eager to take on the challenges arising in spatial economies, such as city development, optimal logistical choices, growing spatial inequalities, and rising trade flows? In that case, Urban, Port, and Transport Economics is the program for you.
Students that fit in well in this Master's program
- Are comfortable with quantitative approaches, (micro)economic applications, and business cases
- Realize they live in a spatial world, in which transport, trade flows, and location choices matter
- Are curious and interested in applied research questions and value the real-life approach to economic problems.
Career Opportunities
With a track record dating back to 1988, this specialization has a strong reputation in both the business community and public office. It is renowned for its high quality, practical relevance, and versatile graduates. Managers, consultants, and policymakers; our LinkedIn alumni group shows that the specialization in Urban, Port, and Transport Economics will open doors to a successful career anywhere for you.
Most of our alumni find a job within a month after graduation. They work in diverse roles and deal with varying topics ranging from optimizing supply chains and logistics networks to making large real estate decisions and devising city growth strategies. There are good connections to the business world through the professors, guest lecturers, and our student association, so graduates have excellent job market prospects.