Overview
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Entrepreneurs and small businesses (firms or farms) are the backbones of the local economy. Understanding the impact they have on its competitiveness is key to drafting policies that are effective and inclusive. These policies should inspire social dialogue and bring together the community, businesses, and government actors to support existing local capacities and develop new ones.
Erasmus University Rotterdam's Sustainable Local Economic Development course tackles creating synergies between policies and their stakeholders in both rural and urban settings. You will be introduced to specific strategies and tools for creating and managing these processes from a multi-stakeholder perspective.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- How can we get our local economy to grow inclusively?
- How do entrepreneurship and innovation affect the local economy?
- What strategies are there to support local enterprises?
- Are your region's local economic policies driving sufficient investment to make it competitive?
- Specific strategies and tools for creating and managing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Academic deadline for OKP & MSP applicants: 27 August
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Economics Econometrics Sustainable Development View 9 other Short Courses in Economics in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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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
TOEFL® IBT 90
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 Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3800 EUR / full≈ 3800 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals3800 EUR / full≈ 3800 EUR / full
Living costs
Rotterdam
Netherlands
760 - 1265 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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