Program Overview
The Urban Development and Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Urban Development and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Development and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theory and conceptualization: collaborative planning, strategic planning etc.
- place-making and visioning
- from vision and quality to objective and intervention
- implementation plan
- environmental and climate multi-governance
- urban environment & climate change policy analysis &instruments
- assessment methodologies & decision support tools
- framework for cost and benefits
- management & governance of the infrastructure sector
- links with other urban fields
- key issues of infrastructure finance
- green issues: infrastructure resilience, greening, energy efficiency, renewable energy
- land markets, policies and instruments
- land and property; land rights, taxation
- land use zoning at structure level
- land assembling and land readjustment
- public land leasing
- tenure options
- land registration & administration
- theoretical background (relevant theories on UCR and the annual theme)
- developing technical skills for answering research questions through data analysis
- applied research
- housing theory
- functioning of the housing sector
- livelihood theory
- from welfare state to a participatory society
- trends and paradigms in housing and social policies
- creating liveable neighbourhoods
- Rotterdam field work
- Problem statement
- Introduction into academic research (research design, criteria for research questions etc.)
- Operationalization of conceptual framework, data collection methods and research instruments workshop
- Data analysis workshop - SPSS/Atlas.ti (3 workshops)
- Self-Organizing Cities
- Urban Sustainability and Climate Change
- Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
- Land Value
- Capture
- Urban Competitiveness and Resilience
- Dynamic Urban Neighbourhoods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Note: 15 June is the regular application deadline and 1 June is an early bird payment deadline.
Do you want to join the Masters programme in Urban Management and Development? Then you\'re required:
- To have at least a bachelors degree from a recognised university in a field related to the chosen course.
- To have the ability to interact and work with people from very diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Bonus! If you have working experience in a relevant field, this can give you extra points during the selection procedure.
English language requirements
This entire programme is in English! To make sure you benefit the most from this degree, you will need to prove your English level through a TOEFL or IELTS official language test.
- TOEFL Score: 575 (paper-based) / 232 (computer-based)/ 90 (internet-based)
Please note: TOEFL ITP will not be accepted as a proof of English proficiency for IHS.
- IELTS Score: min.6.5, no subtest lower than 5.5
If you have previously studied in English, you don\'t need to take an official exam. Instead, just provide the following documents:
- An example of a previously submitted, substantial essay or thesis in English.
- Confirmation from the institution that the language of instruction was entirely in the English medium.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Erasmus University Rotterdam 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 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
public research university in the Netherlands
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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