Econometrics & Management Science (Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics): Erasmus University Rotterdam

Introduction

The Master’s specialisation in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics is open to students who have obtained sound academic training in econometrics, mathematics, physics, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering.

The Master’s specialisation focuses on those areas in the transport and logistics sector that require strong quantitative skills, typically where advanced decision support systems are in use. Examples are revenue management, transport planning and scheduling in railways, shipping lines and airlines, supply chain design, planning and operation and finally personnel rostering.

Career prospects

Graduates can easily secure employment in a wide range of positions within the logistics / transport sector, as well as in related sectors where their quantitative skills can be applied, such as the financial, IT and healthcare sectors. In particular, the acquired knowledge is very suitable for working with advanced decision-support systems. At the moment career prospects are excellent and there is a wealth of starting positions. Examples of companies include ECT container terminals, Schiphol Airport, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Dutch Railways, Shell, Siemens, Hunter Douglas, KPN Telecom, Eneco energy company, as well as consultancy companies such as CapGemini, McKinsey, Ortec Consultants and TNO Research. Former graduates have also been able to pursue international careers, for example at NASA.