Program Overview
The Metro Economics for Smart Cities at \xc3\x89cole Polytechnique is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Metro Economics for Smart Cities programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Palaiseau, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Metro Economics for Smart Cities programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Urban economics and real estate
- Environmental issues and policy at a local scale
- Econometrics and economics camp
- Econometrics
- Environmental economics and corporate environmental responsibility
- Industrial Organization
- Environmental and Development Economics of Cities
- Public policy and Real Estate
- New Energies and New Markets
- Business Economics
- Energy Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold or expect to hold an undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics, Civil Engineering and/or Transportation Studies prior to the beginning of the program.
In order to submit an application, applicants must also supply the following:
- Copies of degrees and transcripts of all previous higher education
- 2 academic references, at least 1 from your current institution
- Personal statement & CV or resume
- A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT score of 90 (please consult our website for information about exemptions)
- GRE scores are not required but will be considered if provided.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact \xc3\x89cole Polytechnique directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ecole Polytechnique
Ecole Polytechnique
Palaiseau, France
Ecole Polytechnique is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months