Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy

Overview

This Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy Program at École Polytechnique will provide you with the know-how to navigate the current trends shaping 21st-century metropolitan economies. It involves applying advanced quantitative methods to the study of new and transforming metropolitan areas and their competitive environments.

The teaching is firmly oriented towards the business world, and relies on a combination of theoretical methodology and real-world case studies. The Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy Master’s Program has developed strong links with industrial and academic partners from various related fields, namely real estate, finance, energy, international organizations, transportation and ministries. Institutions and companies partnered with the Program include the World Bank, SNI, EDF and SNCF, to name a few.

Career Prospects

The Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy Program is tailored towards students who wish to pursue careers as executives or economic advisors within modern public or private institutions. The Program provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to succeed in their chosen career. A number of different career paths are available after the degree:

• Managerial positions in various industries, such as transportation, energy, environment, commercial real estate, urban and infrastructure management, and services

• Economic advisory positions in local, regional, governmental and international institutions

• Consultancy positions, making the most of the invaluable market knowledge gained from the Program

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