
Overview
The Urban Economics. Key Drivers of City Development course at Freie Universität Berlin aims to make students familiar with economic tools and concepts useful for the analysis of urban issues. More generally, students learn to apply economic theory to real-world problems. A special focus will be placed on evidence and examples from Berlin.
Why do cities exist? Why do firms cluster? Why is economic activity not equally distributed across space? This course addresses the central questions of why cities emerge, what roles cities will continue to play in the economy, and what determines the rise and fall of cities.
With its long and vibrant history, Berlin provides an excellent environment to study and explore various features of the economics of cities. Field trips allow participants to learn more about the past and the future of cities, their functions, their internal spatial structure, and their dynamics.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 28 days
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- Berlin, Germany
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher.
- The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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1300 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days. -
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1300 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 28 days.
Tuition fee: 1300 EUR / 1250 EUR for early bird discount
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