A curriculum that combines spatial economics with Real-World application
The Urban, Port and Transport Economics specialisation within the MSc Economics and Business prepares you to analyse and improve the systems that keep modern economies moving. From urban development and logistics to port operations and infrastructure planning, this programme equips you with the tools to address complex spatial and transport-related challenges.
Programme structure
- Core courses in the first block introduce you to the economic foundations of cities, ports, and industries.
- Electives in the second block allow you to tailor your profile, with options such as the economics of aviation or real estate valuation.
- Analytical and statistical courses provide you with the quantitative skills needed to evaluate data and inform decision-making—skills that are highly valued in the labour market.
- Seminars offer in-depth exploration of applied topics and prepare you for your thesis.
- Master thesis is written individually in the final block, based on your own research and under close supervision.
Curriculum overview
- 40% Analytical and Quantitative Skills
- 20% Foundations of Urban, Port and Transport Economics
- 40% Electives and Application
The exact mix depends on your course selection.
In class
You will work on real-world cases that reflect the complexity of modern supply chains and spatial decision-making. For example:
How should a company design its global production and transport network?
You will analyse the supply chain of a product—such as refrigerators—by evaluating labour costs, transport routes, carbon footprint, and land acquisition. You will then develop an optimal production and logistics strategy, supported by economic reasoning and data analysis.
Study schedule
| period | course name | EC |
|---|---|---|
| block1 | Take-Off Master | 0 ec |
| block1 | Applied Microeconometrics | 4 ec |
| block2 | Advanced Empirical Methods | 4 ec |
| Choose 16 ec of Electives (see below) | 16 ec | |
| Choose two Seminars (see below) | 20 ec | |
| block3+4+5 | Master's Thesis Urban, Port and Transport Economics | 16 ec |
| total | 60 ec | |
Electives
| period | course name | EC |
|---|---|---|
| block1 | Port Economics | 4 ec |
| block1 | Economics of Strategy | 4 ec |
| block1 | Urban Economics | 4 ec |
| block2 | Real Estate Economics | 4 ec |
| block2 | Air Transport Economics | 4 ec |
| block2 | Behavioural Transport Economics | 4 ec |
Seminars
| period | course name | EC |
|---|---|---|
| block3 | Seminar Supply Chain Management and Optimisation | 10 ec |
| block4 | Seminar Ports and Global Logistics: Disruptive Scenarios | 10 ec |
| block4 | Seminar Global Firm Strategy | 10 ec |
Disclaimer
This overview provides a general impression of the 2027-2028 curriculum. It is not the current study schedule. Enrolled students can find the most up-to-date version on MyEUR. Please note that minor changes may occur in future academic years.