Urban, Port and Transport Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam

Introduction

The Master’s specialisation in Urban, Port & Transport Economics is designed for students who wish to acquire a deeper understanding of the economics of cities, regions, ports and transport.

The Master’s specialisation aims to increase students' insight into the economics of cities, regions, ports and transport. It provides students with advanced knowledge that helps them to understand and appreciate the importance of the spatial dimension in economic processes.

The Master’s specialisation in Urban, Port & Transport Economics is concerned with the impact of location and distance in economics. In other words, the Master’s specialisation highlights the economics of cities, regions, ports and transport.

Career prospects

The job prospects for graduates are good. There are numerous job opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Career opportunities arise, for instance, at consultancy firms (transport & logistics, urban development & management, location research), logistic firms, airlines, railway companies, shipping enterprises, property developers and investors, financial institutions, university and research institutes, local, regional and national governments, international organisations, chambers of commerce and in many other directions related to urban, port and transport matters.

Application and Admission

The application and admission procedure differs for Dutch university students, HBO students and international students. Please click on this link and then choose to which group you belong and you will be directed to the correct application and admission procedure.