A non-refundable programme fee is applicable in addition to the tuition fee. The programme fee includes a social programme open to all students. A reduced programme fee applies to early-bird registrations.
The course is open to students from all disciplines. Elementary knowledge of economics and statistics is desirable.
Please visit our website (www.fubis.org) for an overview of all courses on offer and possible updates to the course programme.
About this course
Why do cities exist? Why do firms cluster? Why is economic activity not equally distributed across space? This course addresses the central questions of why cities emerge, what roles cities will continue to play in the economy, and what determines the rise and fall of cities.
Technically, the course provides an introduction to the field of urban economics. It focuses on stylised facts, basic microeconomic concepts, and empirical applications. Special attention is paid to social problems in cities, including housing, public transit, crime, and the role of local governments.
The course aims to make students familiar with economic tools and concepts useful for the analysis of urban issues. More generally, students learn to apply economic theory to real-world problems. A special focus will be placed on evidence and examples from Berlin.
With its long and vibrant history, Berlin provides an excellent environment to study and explore various features of the economics of cities. Field trips allow participants to learn more about the past and the future of cities, their functions, their internal spatial structure, and their dynamics.
A non-refundable programme fee is applicable in addition to the tuition fee. The programme fee includes a social programme open to all students. A reduced programme fee applies to early-bird registrations.
Participants must be able to speak, read and write English at an advanced intermediate level.
FUBiS arranges appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the programme as an optional service on request. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process. Accommodation is subject to availability.
Prices range between 600 EUR and 1,500 EUR (subject to change).
There is an on-campus dining hall ("Mensa") where students can get breakfast and lunch at a reasonable price.
FUBiS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, which are included in the programme fee. e.g.:
In addition, FUBiS offers optional excursions at extra cost within Berlin as well as to other popular German cities.
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