COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s specialisation in Transport and Logistics at Erasmus School of Economics offers an intensive and methodologically rigorous program designed to equip students with advanced quantitative and analytical skills for tackling complex logistics and operational challenges. The curriculum spans five eight-week blocks, with the first three blocks dedicated to a combination of courses and seminars, while the final two blocks focus primarily on the Master’s thesis. The program balances methodological courses, applied courses, and seminar-based teamwork, with approximately 50% of the curriculum devoted to methodological courses, 20% to applied courses, and 30% to seminars. Methodological courses, such as Stochastic Models and Optimisation, Mathematical Programming, Algorithm Design, and Optimisation under Uncertainty, provide students with the theoretical and analytical foundations needed for advanced decision support systems. Applied courses, including Machine Learning, Advanced Inventory and Supply Chain Management, and Transportation and Scheduling, allow students to translate theoretical knowledge into solutions for real-world logistics problems. Seminars focus on collaborative, practical case studies where students work in small groups to solve challenging operational problems, such as rostering maintenance engineers at airlines while balancing operational constraints and employee preferences during high-demand periods. This approach ensures that students develop both individual problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills, preparing them for industry challenges. The program culminates in a Master’s thesis, allowing students to conduct independent research that integrates methodological expertise with applied logistics knowledge. By combining rigorous quantitative training, hands-on applications, and collaborative problem-solving, the specialisation prepares graduates for careers in transport planning, supply chain management, revenue management, and other operational roles in logistics, aviation, shipping, and healthcare. The strong focus on methodology also provides an excellent foundation for those considering a PhD or further research in operations, logistics, or quantitative management science, giving students a competitive edge in both professional and academic pathways.