Transportation Economics

Subjects: Economics

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Mobility shapes how we engage in social and economic activities, influences the layout of our communities, and impacts the environment through transportation. Designing effective mobility systems is a complex task. We see significant changes in transport modes like automated driving, electric vehicles, drones, and high-speed railroads. The organization of transport is evolving with intermodal mobility, sharing technologies, mobility platforms, and the use of big data. Transport infrastructure is also advancing with intelligent roads and charging stations. Financing mobility through user fees is another area undergoing transformation. These changes bring about extensive management and methodological challenges at operational, social, and methodological levels. This degree course equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand, research, and design mobility solutions, considering their economic, ecological, and spatial impacts. You will study subjects such as automated driving, electric vehicles, drones, high-speed railroads, intermodal mobility, sharing technologies, mobility platforms, big data, intelligent roads, charging stations, and user financing. This program prepares you to tackle the challenges of modern mobility with a comprehensive understanding of its various dimensions.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language is a prerequisite. The proof of this special knowledge according to sentence 2, as well as the English knowledge, is assessed according to the aptitude assessment regulations for the master’s degree program for Transportation Economics.

Qualification Requirements

The prerequisite for admission to the program is a first university degree recognized in Germany that qualifies you for a specific profession, or a degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education in the field of economics, transportation economics, or from the STEM field (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology) or a degree in another course of study with a strong quantitative orientation in terms of content. In addition, special knowledge in the fields of economics, business management, and quantitative methods (mathematics, statistics, econometrics, operations research, programing, data analytics) is required.

Document Requirements

a) General documents Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone: • your online application - filled in and signed • Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English) • Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website) • the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested • If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters • Copy of passport (for international applicants) • Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants b) Special degree-specific documents • Application for the aptitude assessment can be found on the faculty website • Copies of additional certificates and evidence attesting to particular aptitude, • The required English language skills can be proved by a relevant examination certificate or language certificate. These include: A) a general or subject-specific A-Level certificate that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language from grades 5-12. B) A-Level certificate with proof that the exams were taken completely in English or a certificate of higher education for a degree program completed entirely in English. C) an English language certificate, such as TOEFL (72) or IELTS (5,5).