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Upon completion of this specialisation, you will be awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Spatial and Applied Economics.
As urbanization intensifies and housing demands evolve, the need for professionals who design effective policies and lead impactful projects is more critical than ever. This specialisation equips you with the expertise to analyse market trends, influence policy decisions, and drive sustainable development initiatives. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in government agencies, real estate firms, financial institutions, and consultancy firms. With a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of real estate economics, you will be ready to address the complex challenges of the housing market and contribute to shaping the cities of the future. Most graduates find jobs within 3 months – and are better paid than graduates from other economics programmes.
Most graduates find jobs as real estate or housing economists with (inter)national government agencies or consultancy firms. More specifically, some examples of positions where graduates of the Real Estate and Housing Economics specialisation end up are:
- Researcher at SEO Economisch Onderzoek, Amsterdam
- Investment Analyst at Start Green Capital, Amsterdam
- Consultant Real Estate at ORTEC Finance, Rotterdam
- Analyst Fund Management at GLP Capital Partners, Hong Kong
- Risk Oversight Analyst at Stellantis, Hoofddorp