Transportation Markets and Policy

Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.3.EM4.I26

Date Jun 1 - 2, 2027
Duration 2 days
Location On campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Cost 1,550€
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Discover what this course is all about 

Fundamentals

Introduces the economist’s perspective on decisions and markets, including externalities and internalization, to understand complex transport policy issues.

Technology

Covers evaluation methods such as cost–benefit analysis for policies and projects, and analyzes demand for e-mobility and viable green mobility business models.

Applications

Applies policy instruments for green mobility, evaluates pricing and environmental issues for roads, and supports evidence-based decision-making.

What you'll explore 

  • Economic principles for decisions, markets, and internalization of external costs

  • Demand for e-mobility by households and firms; green mobility business models

  • Evaluation methods for policies and projects (e.g., cost–benefit analysis)

  • Pricing and environmental issues in road transport

  • Policy instruments that promote e-mobility and green mobility, with case examples

Your key takeaways

Participants

  • Understand complex transport policy issues and economic perspectives on social decisions
  • Analyze environmental and pricing issues in road transport.
  • Assess demand for e-mobility and appraise green mobility business models.
  • Apply evaluation methods (e.g., CBA) to policies and projects.
  • Understand how policy instruments for green mobility work in practice.

Taught by recognized experts in Transportation Markets and Policy

Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.

Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch 

Prof. Dr. Kay Mitusch is Professor of Network Economics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research focuses on transport and energy economics, including market structures, infrastructure regulation, and mobility systems. He contributes to teaching in network and service economics, bridging economic theory with applied analysis of transport and energy systems and policy design within KIT’s interdisciplinary research environment.

Dr. Eckhard Szimba 

Dr. Eckhard Szimba is Head of Research Group at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in transport economics and mobility system analysis. His work focuses on the evaluation of transport policies, socio-economic impacts of autonomous mobility, and strategic transport infrastructure planning across Europe. He develops advanced modelling approaches for transport demand, policy assessment, and large-scale infrastructure systems such as the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). His research combines data-driven methods with applied policy analysis to support sustainable and efficient mobility systems. In addition to his academic work, he contributes to international transport projects and advises on European mobility and infrastructure strategies.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Mobility policymakers, planners, and analysts working on transport strategies.
  • Industry professionals evaluating e‑mobility demand and business models.
  • Project managers and consultants applying CBA and policy evaluation methods.
  • Researchers and early‑career academics in transport economics and policy.

Advance your career with KIT-level expertise 

Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth

Flexibility 

Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.

Relevance

Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.

Advancement

Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.

 

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About HECTOR School 

HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.

For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.