Overview
Key facts:
- How can we get our local economy to grow in an inclusive way? How do entrepreneurship and innovation affect local economy? What strategies are there to support local enterprises? Are your region's local economic policies driving sufficient investment to make it competitive?
- Entrepreneurs and small businesses (firms or farms) are the backbone of local economy. Understanding the impact they have on its competitiveness is key to drafting policies that are effective but also inclusive. These policies should inspire social dialogue and bring together the community, businesses and government actors to support existing local capacities and make way for the development of new ones.
- The Local Economic Development course at Erasmus University Rotterdam will be offered in collaboration with the International Institute for Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague. ISS is an international graduate school of policy-oriented critical social science. It brings together students and teachers from the Global South and the North in a European environment. Established in 1952 as the International Institute of Social Studies by Dutch universities and the Netherlands Ministry of Education, it does research, teaching and public service in the field of development studies and international cooperation.
Programme Structure
- The Local Economic Development course employs a blend of methods ranging from lectures, expert seminars on best practices and group discussions to on-site visits. Participants are encouraged to share their own experiences during the group and individual exercises. By the end of the course, you apply the newly obtained knowledge on your region’s local economy by preparing a strategic plan.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Academic deadline for OKP & MSP applicants (to apply for the course - 2022 cohort): 26 September 2021
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Sustainable Development View 18 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
We welcome applications from prospective students with a wide variety of backgrounds, all related to the field of urban management and development. Each application is considered carefully, taking the individual potential of the applicant into account. Before you start your application, please read the application procedure and admissions information carefully.
- At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in a field related to the chosen course.
- Fluency in English in order to fully understand and participate in all aspects of the program
- Motivational statement
Tuition Fee
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International
2750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days. -
EU/EEA
2750 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR for the full programme during 21 days.
- Please note that for EU participants, the VAT of 21% will apply. The tuition fee stated above is excluding the VAT.
Living costs for Rotterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)
MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.