Erasmus Mundus Masters in Economics and Management of Network Industries (EMIN programme)

This Master’s programme specialisation focuses on training students to become highly qualified professionals able to manage and regulate efficient network industries and infrastructures (e.g. electricity, gas, data). The programme takes two years for a total of 120 EC. Students in this programme benefit from the collaboration of the Pontifical University Comillas - Madrid (noted for its excellence in electricity market regulation), University Paris-Sud 11 (renowned for its expertise in economics and management of network industries), and Delft University of Technology (famous for its research and teaching on applied industry and network economics). Students are required to study in at least two different countries.

Obtain two diplomas

This Erasmus Mundus programme allows students to earn a multiple diploma. To obtain the EPA degree, students must complete courses worth at least 60 EC at TU Delft, which includes all first year courses in the EPA programme. (See: http://www.upcomillas.es/emin)

What you will learn

The programme draws on the expertise of faculty members actively engaged in research in industry and the public sector. EMIN students learn to integrate the engineering, economics and management principles that are relevant in the network and infrastructure industry. Graduates of this programme can expect to possess:

• Global understanding of the characteristics of European and global network industries
• Deep knowledge of the basics of economic regulation and policy of network industries
• Management capabilities applied to network industries
• The skills necessary for the technical and economic modelling of network industries

Thesis work and internships are offered with network industries and the consortiums institutions. Students will be required to present their research results in a dedicated research seminar to be held at the Florence School of Regulation - Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence (Italy).