Transportation Economics

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Summary

The whole world is on the move - mobility is not only a basic human need, but also the basis for the functioning of a modern and sustainable society. "Transportation Economics" focuses on how the social and logistical challenges posed to the transport sector by technological progress, climate and noise protection and safety can be overcome.

Typical Questions

• Who shapes mobility and transportation?
• How is the financing of mobility and transport organized?
• What needs to be planned and how in order for mobility and transportation to work?
• What data is available and how can it be used?

Modules (Selection)

Introductory Level

• Grundlagen Verkehrspolitik (Dr. Tscharaktschiew)
• Supply Chain Management - Grundlagen (Prof. Dr. Lasch)
• Infrastrukturpolitik und Regulierung (Prof. Dr. Hirte)
• Planung und Steuerung von Verkehrs- und Logistikprozessen (Prof. Dr. Schönberger) 

Advanced Level

• Supply Chain Management - Vertiefung (Prof. Dr. Lasch)
• Ressourcenökonomie und Umweltpolitik (Prof. Dr. Möst)
• Urban Economics (Prof. Dr. Hirte)
• Cost-Benefit-Analysis in Transport (Dr. Tscharaktschiew)

Career Prospects

As a graduate of "Transportation Economics", you will be able to grasp transport economics problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, present them professionally and independently develop possible solutions. This will open up exciting career opportunities for you in transportation companies, transportation-related businesses, consulting firms, associations and the public sector.