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1° Overview of the courses offered
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 Fundamentals on electrical engineering and optimization techniques. J. Garcia-Gonzalez (4 ECTS). Comillas
Introduction to electric power systems, D. Laloux & M. Rivier (2 ECTS). Comillas
Regulation of the electric power industry, J.I. Perez Arriaga (6 ECTS). Comillas
Decision support models in the electric power industry, J. Garcia-Gonzalez (4 ECTS). Comillas
Microeconomics and Financial Analysis of the electric power industry, M. Ventosa (6 ECTS). Comillas
Environmental impact and renewable energy, P. Linares, (3 ECTS). Comillas
Strategies in energy markets under Game Theory approach, J. Barquin & J. Garcia-Gonzalez (3 ECTS). Comillas
The electric power transmission business, M. Rivier & L. Olmos (3 ECTS). Comillas
The electric power distribution business, T. Gomez San Roman (3 ECTS). Comillas
Wholesale and retail electricity markets, C. Batlle, (7 ECTS). Comillas
Advanced analysis of electric power systems, L. Rouco (4 ECTS). Comillas
Legislation of the EU and the Spanish electricity industry, C. Sole (3 ECTS). Comillas
Models for risk analysis and management in energy markets, J. Barquin & C. Batlle (3 ECTS). Comillas
Optimization, A. Ramos (3 ECTS). Comillas
Advanced topics in regulation of the electric power industry, J.I. Pérez Arriaga (4 ECTS). Comillas
Service-quality analysis of the electricity supply: regulatory framework and technical solutions, J. Rivier & T. Gómez (4 ECTS). Comillas
The natural gas industry and fuels markets, R. Yunta (5 ECTS). Comillas
Law and Energy, V. López-Ibor (2 ECTS). Comillas
Decision models and methods: risk, strategy and multiple criteria, P. Linares (4 ECTS). Comillas
Railway traffic control and regulation, A. Fernandez Cardador (4 ECTS). Comillas
Railway networks economic regulation, A, Garcia Alvarez (2 ECTS). Comillas
Operation and planning of railways, A. Rojo (4 ECTS). Comillas
International experiences in the energy sector I & II. (2 ECTS each). Comillas
Managerial Skills. R. Castaño (2 ECTS). Comillas
Business Ethics. A. Bajo (1 ECTS). Comillas
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Networks, Organization & Markets Economics, J.-M. Glachant (7 ECTS ). Paris XI
European Economy, J.-P. Faugère (7 ECTS ). Paris XI
Analysis of Network Industries, Joëlle Toledano (7 ECTS ). Paris XI
Regulation and Network Reforms in European Union, T. Mayer & A. Ben Youssef (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Firm Strategy in networks industries, J.-F. Lemettre (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
European Policy & competition in the EU, J.-M. Glachant & Y. Perez (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
International Problems, T. Mayer (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Environmental and Resource Economics, A. Ben Youssef (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Experimental Economics, C. Staropoli & D. Finon (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Networks & Organisation Economics, J.-M. Glachant (7 ECTS ). Paris XI
Information and Innovation Economics, A. Rallet (7 ECTS ). Paris XI
Public Private Partnerships in Network Industries, S. Saussier (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Economics and Management of Innovation, B. Bellon (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Data Base Management, A. Plunket (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Competencies and technologies spillover, A. Plunket (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Economic Geography, A. Torre (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
Local systems of innovation, A. Torre (4 ECTS ). Paris XI
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Principles of policy analysis, A.R.C. de Haan (6 ECTS). Delft
Technology and society, J.W.F. Wiersma (6 ECTS). Delft
Market regulation, S.T.H. Storm (6 ECTS). Delft
Project management, A. Verbraeck (3 ECTS). Delft
Continuous systems modeling, C. van Daalen (6 ECTS). Delft
Policy and decision models, S.W. Cunningham (3 ECTS). Delft
Advanced policy analysis, B. Enserink (4 ECTS). Delft
Economics of infrastructures, R.W. Kunneke (9 ECTS). Delft
Discrete systems modeling, A. Verbraeck (6 ECTS). Delft
Interorganisational decision making, R. van Wendel de Joode (9 ECTS). Delft
Politics of policy analysis, W.M. de Jong (6 ECTS). Delft
Cross-cultural management, dr. W.M. de Jong (9 ECTS). Delft
Policy and decision models, dr.ir. B.C.P. Kraan (5 ECTS). Delft
Case study, dr.ir. B. Enserink (9 ECTS). Delft
Electricity and Gas: Market Design and Policy Issues (4 ECTS). Delft
Technology and Economy of Future Energy Systems (9 ECTS). Delft
Economy, Ecology and Technology of Networked Industrial Complexes (3 ECTS) Delft
Systems engineering of wireless networks (3 ECTS). Delft
(R)evolution in ICT-infrastructures (6 ECTS). Delft
Design and management of multi modal logistic chains (6 ECTS). Delft
Design and control of transport systems (6 ECTS). Delft
Through-life engineering and management transport and logistics systems (3 ECTS). Delft
Regional Economics, Technology and Policy: Nodes, Infrastructures and Networks (4 ECTS). Delft
Public private partnership (6 ECTS). Delft
Organization and Management II: Managing Engineers (4 ECTS). Delft
Economics of innovation (4 ECTS, Delft) Data analysis (6 ECTS, Delft)
Special topics in policy analysis (5 ECTS, Delft)
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2° Courses description:
 Comillas
Fundamentals on electrical engineering and optimization techniques. J. Garcia-Gonzalez (4 ECTS). Comillas
The course presents an introduction to electrical engineering and optimization techniques specially designed for non engineers. Focuses on the understanding of fundamental concepts and vocabulary, the different features of AC and DC, single and three phase systems, optimization introduction, computer implementation, duality, multiple dimensions and mixed integer optimization problems.
Introduction to electric power systems, D. Laloux & M. Rivier (2 ECTS). Comillas
The course presents an introduction to the physical configuration of electricity systems and its different functions and activities. It also introduces non-engineers into the language of electricity systems, and presents some notions of electricity theory.
Regulation of the electric power industry, J.I. Perez Arriaga (6 ECTS). Comillas
The last decade has seen many transformations in the organisation and structure of the electricity sector in several countries, with a clear trend towards the introduction of competition and de-regulation. These changes imply complex technical, economic and legal problems. The objective of the course is to present the fundamentals of electricity sector regulation: how has electricity industry been regulated traditionally and why, which are the basis for monopoly regulation, which are the reasons for the transformation of regulatory frameworks, which regulation is better for each of the industry activities, which models are being used for restructuring and liberalising electricity sectors in different countries, and which have been the successes and failures.
Decision support models in the electric power industry, J. Garcia-Gonzalez (4 ECTS). Comillas
The course presents a wide view of the models used for analysis and decision making in the electricity sector: a first classification and analysis of their functions, how to characterise electricity systems for modelling, models used for short, medium and long-term planning, network planning models. Models adapted to liberalised electricity markets will also be addressed. Several examples will be built and discussed during the course.
Microeconomics and Financial Analysis of the electric power industry, M. Ventosa (6 ECTS). Comillas
Supply and demand: market operation and the welfare theory. Market structure. Competitive supply. Monopoly. Oligopoly – models. Marginal analysis of the electric power industry. Introduction to economic and financial analysis. Electric company financial statements. Accounting in the electric power generation, transmission and distribution businesses. Analysis of electric companies’ financial statements: ratios. Investment and costs involved in supplying electric power. Financing electric activities. Business strategy in the electricity industry.
Environmental impact and renewable energy, P. Linares, (3 ECTS). Comillas
The objective of this course is to give an overview to the major renewable energy technologies (wind, biomass, solar thermal and solar photovoltaics) and also cogeneration. Besides, the course offers an introduction to the assessment of the environmental impact of energy, its quantification, and its regulation mechanisms.
Strategies in energy markets under Game Theory approach, J. Barquin & J. Garcia-Gonzalez (3 ECTS). Comillas
Game theory is the basic tool for analysing the behaviour of agents in a competitive market. This course presents an overview of the different types of gams, as well as of the solution methods. Some of the tools already applied in energy markets are described, such as static-equilibrium models (Cournot, Bertrand, SFE), and extending the study to other techniques used in other markets, such as stochastic equilibria, dynamic games, partial collusion, etc.
The electric power transmission business, M. Rivier & L. Olmos (3 ECTS). Comillas
The course reviews the traditional approaches to economic operation and planning of transport networks, and analyses the theoretical foundations and practical examples of the transmission functions in liberalised frameworks, in particular investment, access to the grid and payments.
The electric power distribution business, T. Gomez San Roman (3 ECTS). Comillas
The course addresses the regulation of distribution activities: introduction of competition in retailing, natural monopolies, relationships with transport networks, generation and customers, distribution efficiency, tariff setting, and incentive programmes.
Wholesale and retail electricity markets, C. Batlle, (7 ECTS). Comillas
This course describes and analyses the different organisation formats adopted internationally for wholesale and retail markets. Emphasis will be given to bidding procedures, auctions and price setting, contracts and organised markets, the implications on network operation market power and long-term guarantee of supply. Other aspECTS such as risk management, fuel procurement, hydroelectric management or operations planning will be addressed. It will also be analysed the complete process of the building of a new generation project. Several professionals from the electricity industry participate in the course.
Advanced analysis of electric power systems, L. Rouco (4 ECTS). Comillas
The course presents in detail models and methods of analysis of power systems. It starts with a revision of the system component models (generators, transformers and networks), and then goes on with the study of the most appropriate techniques for analysing power systems: load flow, contingency analysis, optimal power flow, voltage stability, power-frequency control, voltage-reactive control, state estimation, etc.
Legislation of the EU and the Spanish electricity industry, C. Sole (3 ECTS). Comillas
A detailed review of the electricity sector legislation in Spain and Europe is presented: access to the grid, retail and wholesale markets, quality of supply, renewables support, the internal electricity market, etc.
Models for risk analysis and management in energy markets, J. Barquin & C. Batlle (3 ECTS). Comillas
In this course the major techniques for the identification, analysis and management of risks in energy markets are presented, focused on those risks related to operation and investment. Qualitative aspECTS are revised: risk, uncertainty, types and costs of risk, as well as Markowitz theories. Also quantitative aspECTS: description of energy derivative markets, main products, valuation models, and risk measures (VaR). Illustrative examples are also presented focused on the analysis of the peculiarities of electricity markets.
Optimization, A. Ramos (3 ECTS). Comillas
Classic optimization techniques are widely used in decision making in many areas of firms. This course presents and develops some linear programming, integer programming and non-linear programming methods. The presentation is focused on their mathematical aspECTS, but also considering its applicability and the physical background of the problems reviewed.
Advanced topics in regulation of the electric power industry, J.I. Pérez Arriaga (4 ECTS). Comillas
This course tries to address the real difficulties which regulators have to face when trying to solve the more complex regulatory issues, from the analysis of a collection of representative cases and a high level of complexity.
Service-quality analysis of the electricity supply: regulatory framework and technical solutions, J. Rivier & T. Gómez (4 ECTS). Comillas
The general objective for this course is to learn in an integral way the problems and solutions related with the quality of electricity service. The specific objectives are: to acquire the technical basis to understand the causes of bad quality, how to measure quality, and how problems are solved, to understand the regulatory framework, and to know the economic implications of quality (the costs of bad quality, the costs of the solutions proposed, and the regulatory incentives).
The natural gas industry and fuels markets, R. Yunta (5 ECTS). Comillas
The objective of this course is for the student to get an overview of the use of the different fuels for electricity generation. Therefore, he will learn the basic aspECTS of the technology, regulation and economics of natural gas, and of the markets for coal, oil and nuclear fuels.
Law and Energy, V. López-Ibor (2 ECTS). Comillas
Introduction to law and legal system. Law and energy. Legal regime. Territorial and institutional management. Legal and economic management. Legal aspects of the defence of competition.
Decision models and methods: risk, strategy and multiple criteria, P. Linares (4 ECTS). Comillas
The final objective of this course is that students enlarge their options and learn to carry out a systematic analysis when confronted to a decision situation. The student must recognise a decision situation and know which are the best techniques for dealing with the problem in a complete and scientific manner. The student will also become familiar with the specific application fields for these techniques. The course also serves as an introduction to other courses offered related to risk and game theory.
Railway traffic control and regulation, A. Fernandez Cardador (4 ECTS). Comillas
This course starts with a specific part about the design of the signalling and line capacity, which covers the following topics: traffic simulation techniques, signalling and line intervals and running diagrams. The second part is focused on traffic control of metropolitan, short-distance and long-distance lines, including operation and supervision systems, exploitation planning and traffic management. The third part presents control systems and control centers, covering the following topics: (i) centralized traffic control (CTC), routing techniques, passenger information systems, remote control of the power supply system, communications, CCTV and radiotelephony.
Railway networks economic regulation, A, Garcia Alvarez (2 ECTS). Comillas
In this course, economic regulations of the railway networks are presented. Firstly, the legal framework of railways within the European context is introduced. Secondly, the efficient management of energy supplies is analyzed. Thirdly, the principles of the economic management of the railways are exposed: principal agents and their activities, monetary and services flows, economic structure, monopolies and activities in competition and other liberalization models. Fourthly, the operation of passenger transport is described focusing the costs and the risks. Finally, the exploitation of infrastructure from a technical and economic point of view is illustrated.
Operation and planning of railways, A. Rojo (4 ECTS). Comillas
This course offers a comprehensive approach about planning and operation of railways. In the first part, the following topics are covered: (i) demand estimation and dimensioning of the services to be offered, (ii) operation of rail stations, (iii) capacity of lines and service models, (iv) strategic planning of railway infrastructures and (v) strategic planning of rail services. In the second part, the planning and the operation of specific business is presented: (i) freight transport, (ii) high-speed transport of passengers and (iii) mass transit. Finally, the third part presents the principles and the regulations related with railway interoperability.
International experiences in the energy sector I & II. (2 ECTS each). Comillas
This course offers a first hand approach to the Energy Sector international challenges, subject worldwide to more market mechanisms than ever. While responding to these competitive signals and incentives they still have to deliver their basic services within a reasonable security of supply. To ensure both their competitiveness and their reliability these industries and infrastructures are being liberalised and regulated or re-regulated across the world. It is because they are essential services and the core facilities of the industry in the "information based society". The European Union itself is building its 25 State Members internal market with a specific set of common guidelines, thus creating a need for industries and public institutions to hire skilled professionals who are capable to understand these processes and to participate actively in its management and regulation. The students will get specific insights about all this issues by top professors and managers from the industry, worldwide.
Managerial Skills. R. Castaño (2 ECTS). Comillas
People, groups and organizations. From group to team. Synergies. Components of effective teams. People in teams. Team management. Effective meetings.
Business Ethics. A. Bajo (1 ECTS). Comillas
The value of ethics in private enterprise. Keys to business ethics. The application of ethics in business environments.
Paris XI
Networks, Organization & Markets Economics, J.-M. Glachant (7 ECTS). Paris XI
The purpose of the course is to provide the analytical tools for clearly be able to distinguish “market”, “organisation” & “network” mechanisms of coordination. It will present both the classical market theory set of concepts and compares it with transaction cost economics insights, with principal agent theory hypothesis and incomplete contract theory. All theses approaches are applied in different networks industries in order to show their analytical strengths and weaknesses.
European Economy, J.-P. Faugère (7 ECTS). Paris XI
This course deals with a large among of very important European Issues: the Economic of Integration, an introduction to the Competition Policy; the presentation of Industrial and research policies; the question of the Common agricultural policy; the question of Labour markets and Social policies; the road to the Economic and monetary Union and last but not least the European Fiscal and monetary policies.
Analysis of Network Industries, Joëlle Toledano (7 ECTS). Paris XI
What are the economics rationales, theoretically as well as practically, of the liberalization process in network industries? What are the regulatory tools used when competition appears? The first part of the course presents regulatory economics. It presents the common issues of network industries (efficency, competition policy, bottlenecks, universal service, cost allocation, pricing, quality of service, etc.) as for instance, energy, telecommunication, railways and mail. In the second part, the course will analyze deeply some specific networks economics and present the dynamic of competition and regulatory organization in Europe.
Regulation and Network Reforms in European Union, T. Mayer & A. Ben Youssef (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The lecture presents the rationale and mechanics of European competition policy, together with its relevance towards various industries, through the exposition of economic theory, specific cases and empirical evidence.
Firm Strategy in networks industries, J.-F. Lemettre (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The purpose is to analyse particular aspECTS of firm’s strategies in network industries. We will differentiate situations and patterns of network: transmission of flows of energy or information; communication networks and electronic tools (particularly for stock markets). Observation and analysis of those strategies may be observed when the economic or institutional environment of the firms is evolving or with a technical change. Some of such changes will be selected for testing many tools of strategic analysis and management.
European Policy & competition in the EU, J.-M. Glachant & Y. Perez (4 ECTS). Paris XI
This course provides an analytical framework for examining the origin, the importance and the effECTS of competition institutions and policies in the EU context. The course will also examine the institutional interactions between national and supranational competition authorities focus on the Mergers & Acquisition process occurring in the network industries the last years.
International Problems, T. Mayer (4 ECTS). Paris XI
There is a very large number of questions regarding international issues which bring controversial arguments to the forefront of public debates without much reference to clear analysis behind those arguments. The lecture is an attempt to clarify what economists can say about a number of international problems that recurrently make the headlines of our newspapers.
Environmental and Resource Economics, A. Ben Youssef (4 ECTS). Paris XI
This course is a modern presentation of economic perspectives on environmental problems. We will study economic theories related to natural resources and environmental policy. The first part of the course will focus on concepts and theory, and the second part will shift to applications including European regulation programs, eco-labelling, renewable and non-renewable resources, global climate change, and environmental politics.
Experimental Economics, C. Staropoli & D. Finon (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principle of experimental economics as an empirical methodology used to inform the competitive reforms in network industries, in particular electricity industry. The first two seminars consist in a general introduction on experimental economics and market experiments. The others are dedicated to the presentation of the experimental results on the main market design issues (auction, congestion management, investment incentives). Some experiments will be organised during the course.
Networks & Organisation Economics, J.-M. Glachant (7 ECTS). Paris XI
The purpose of the course is to provide a clear comprehension of the markets reforms taking place within the classical network industries like electricity, gas, postal services, airplane, telecom, internet…- around significant countries- US, EU, Latin America… The purpose of the course will be to understand the meanings and the ends of the process of replacing one kind of coordination mechanism (an integrated firm) by other types of coordination mechanisms like markets and regulation authorities.
Information and Innovation Economics, A. Rallet (7 ECTS). Paris XI
The objective is to present the main concepts and approaches used by economists to analyze the information and knowledge economy. By information economy, we mean 2 main topics : market and organizational issues induced by imperfect information and informational goods. Then, problems of knowledge economy are raised: measures and indicators, production, accumulation and transmission of knowledge, intellectual property rights…
Public Private Partnerships in Network Industries, S. Saussier (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The provision of public services may be provided by many organizational arrangements lying between the provision of the service by the government and the solution of complete privatization with a service provided by private operators. The involvement of a private operator may take several forms without turning to the solution of privatization, which can be regrouped through the term of Public-Private Partnerships. This course is based on the recent developments of the contract theories (mainly Transaction cost theory, agency theory and incomplete contract theory). The objectives are to analyze the relative performances of alternative organizational choices in order to organize public services and to analyze more deeply advantages and drawbacks of public private partnerships through the lens of contracts theories.
Economics and Management of Innovation, B. Bellon (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The aim of this course is to understand the micro-economic dimensions of change in industrial processes. Innovation is considered twofold: technology and organisation. The relevant theory of innovation includes competencies, organisation, routines, information and communication. As a result, the course will ends into science policy considerations and conclusions.
Data Base Management, A. Plunket (4 ECTS). Paris XI
This seminar is an intermediate course in econometrics. We study ordinary and generalized least squares model, logit-probit model, count data. Students learn to use the econometric Stata software.
Competencies and technologies spillover, A. Plunket (4 ECTS). Paris XI
Based on the economics of innovation, we investigate theoretically as well as empirically different type of knowledge and technology transfer mechanisms: R&D alliances, university-industry relations, intra-firm transfers (transfer of best practices). For each of these mechanisms, we question the characteristics of knowledge involved (stickiness, tacitness, absorptive capacity...) and the difficulties raised by the transfers.
Economic Geography, A. Torre (4 ECTS). Paris XI
The aim of this course is to give a presentation of two main contemporaneous fields of research in spatial economics, namely Economic Geography and Proximity Dynamics. Economic geography explains the polarisation of economic activities and individual agents with the hypothesis of local labour and goods markets. Proximity dynamics is mainly concerned with the formal or informal relations between economic actors. The position of an actor is linked with two types of proximity, namely geographical and organised ones, which explain his overall position is economic and geographical spaces.
Local systems of innovation, A. Torre (4 ECTS). Paris XI
This course is devoted to a presentation of the different types of local systems of innovation. First of all, an assessment is made about the localisation of innovative activities in European regions. It is followed by a presentation of the notion of localised production system and its links with innovation and R&D figures. The presentation of the different types of local systems of innovation is based on the experiences led in different countries and regions about technopoles, science parks, technological districts and cluster and followed by a general assessment about these models of local development.
Delft
Principles of policy analysis, A.R.C. de Haan (6 ECTS). Delft
Introducing students to the fundamental principles of Policy Analysis. Class meets twice a week for the full-time students and once for the part-time students. The first lecture of the week (for both student groups) introduces some new theoretical concepts, such as objective trees, system diagrams, causal diagrams, outcomes of interest, tactics, and scorecards. The second meeting of the week (for the full-time students only) focuses on mastering the material by doing exercises.
Technology and society, J.W.F. Wiersma (6 ECTS). Delft
Students will define and analyze (1) problems related to management and technology policy within the framework of society at large, and (2) design different strategies to solve them. The students will relate available information, methods of analysis and concepts of three different subjECTS (economics, safety science, ethics) to practical circumstances, in which decisions need to be taken in an environment of contradictory constraints. The subjECTS treated are complementary. In all kinds of practical situations decisions need to be taken which have safety aspECTS, economic and ethical aspECTS. Broader attention will be paid to the landfill problem as a case that gives an important example of the interaction between these disciplines.
Market regulation, S.T.H. Storm (6 ECTS). Delft
Introduction to crucial micro- and meso-economic theories and concepts (concerning
Firms, large and small, operate and take decisions concerning prices, output, and investment within the constraints set by (i) demand, (ii) technology, (iii) market structure, and (iv) government (via the legal framework and public policies).
The course will also consistently focus on the government as an actor/ stakeholder, and address the issue how public policy intervention can improve market performance.
Project management, A. Verbraeck (3 ECTS). Delft
The course aims at providing knowledge and skills for successfully carrying out projECTS in technology and business. Many of the subjECTS covered in the course are applicable both in small projECTS (e.g. the thesis project) and in larger industry projECTS.
In addition, training with tools (MS-Project), and discussion of case studies of succesful and failed projECTS. Analysis of reason for success and failure.
Continuous systems modeling, C. van Daalen (6 ECTS). Delft
Insight in the role of System Dynamics in the context of the process of problem solving.
- Ability to apply the System Dynamics methods.
- Ability to model the behaviour of simple linear dynamic continuous models.
- Ability to model continuous models in PowerSim.
- Ability to make an analysis by means of models.
Policy and decision models, S.W. Cunningham (3 ECTS). Delft
Understanding the role of quantitative modelling within a broad framework of methods, both quantitative and qualitative, applicable to policy studies
- Gaining foundational knowledge of the steps involved in the design and creation of models
- Understanding the role of empirical data, including use of laboratory and field data, in drawing policy conclusions
- Appreciation and application of the standards of scientific reasoning used in policy sciences
- Gaining a framework for understanding the breadth and variety of specific analytical techniques available
- Conducting detailed analytical work, with detailed discussion of the processes involved in model selection, estimation, and inference
- Learning how to apply tree-structured graphs, including cost benefit analysis, to the analysis of a problem
- Providing an opportunity for discussion, presentation and critique of analytical research in policy-related literature
Advanced policy analysis, B. Enserink (4 ECTS). Delft
Different decision-making models (monocentric, pluricentric) are discussed. Problems are positioned in a complex, multi-actor environment. Special attention is paid to different roles that may be fulfilled by an analyst. A step-wise approach to problem formulation, with particular attention to: - critical reformulation of the initial problem statement using different conceptual modeling techniques; - actor modeling and actor networks and network analysis; - the use of scenario approaches to identify and specify relevant uncertainties; - structured presentation and documentation of the problem analysis in the form of an issue paper.
Economics of infrastructures, R.W. Kunneke (9 ECTS). Delft
Introduction into economic theories providing insights into various aspECTS of the economic allocation, sectorial organisation and public management of different infrastructures including transport, ICT, and energy.
Discrete systems modeling, A. Verbraeck (6 ECTS). Delft
Discrete dynamic systems modelling theory
This part consists of a lecture series on mathematical modeling of discrete problems, theory on discrete event simulation and four half-days of Arena instruction. Discrete project
The theory about discrete event simulation is applied to a case. On the basis of a case description, students work in pairs to make a model, use it in an analysis of the problem situation and report on the results.
Interorganisational decision making, R. van Wendel de Joode (9 ECTS). Delft
This course focuses on the management of organizations. After an introduction to organizations, coordination and strategies, we'll introduce you to network approaches. Network approaches are a response to models in which management is seen as a more or less rational and sequential process from problem identification to evaluation and feed back. In network approaches, organizations depend on each other for the realization of their aims and for this reason maintain ongoing relations with each other. Management makes use of these relations in several ways.
Politics of policy analysis, W.M. de Jong (6 ECTS). Delft
This course aims to familiarise students with the question of how analytical information is used in a political and administrative context. Detailed and nuanced studies do not always have a great impact on those who wield the instruments of power. Why is this? And how can this be managed?
Cross-cultural management, dr. W.M. de Jong (9 ECTS). Delft
This lecture aims to provide students insight into the repercussions of globalization. Increased numbers of international contacts lay bare differences in negotiation, management and decision-making styles and practices in various countries. In an era where private international trade and public international harmonization become increasingly important, the risk of miscommunication in professional contacts vastly increases. People coming from different countries have been shaped by divergent cultural and administrative practices and fail to understand the influence this has on their actions. Increased awareness of these differences, their influence on global business and politics and some practical intercultural cases help students in dealing with them.
Policy and decision models, dr.ir. B.C.P. Kraan (5 ECTS). Delft
General treatment of decision problems: identification of decision problem; modeling of decision problem; classification of decision problem; solution of decision problem; interpretation of solution of decision problem. For each of the decision problems treated during this course the general treatment will be done.
Case study, dr.ir. B. Enserink (9 ECTS). Delft
Case study tpa is an integration project that allows the student to use the acquired theories, methods, techniques and skills in a simulated practice as a preparation for their master thesis work. Additional attention will be devoted to acquiring skills like literature search, reviewing literature, writing a research proposal, writing an academic paper, peer review. A simulation of a consultancy mission and other short training session are part of the programme. Main theme of the integration project will be public and stakeholder participation in decision-making and analysis.
Electricity and Gas: Market Design and Policy Issues (4 ECTS). Delft
European gas and electricity markets are in the midst of being liberalized. Due to the specific physical characteristics of electricity and gas, and to the fact that the networks remain natural monopolies, these markets require careful design. This class reviews the design options with respect to issues such as which services can be provided competitively, network access and the role of the system operator. In addition, several current policy issues will be discussed such as security of supply, the CO2 emissions market, integration of European energy markets and privatization.
Technology and Economy of Future Energy Systems (9 ECTS). Delft
In this module the changing technological and economic characteristics of future energy systems is dealt with. Starting point is the progressing liberalisation of the energy sector that is connected with fundamental technical changes and new social demands, such as those concerning sustainability and environmental protection. Technological and economic aspECTS are treated of sustainable energy sources, of small-scale energy conversion systems (such as gas turbines and cogeneration systems), and of the application of these systems in the energy infrastructure. Special attention is given to the aspECTS of small-scalle versus large-scale energy conversion and technical and economic network models.
Economy, Ecology and Technology of Networked Industrial Complexes (3 ECTS) Delft
This course focuses on the development of networked industrial complexes in the context of global business and material cycles. Evolution and dynamics of typical industrial complexes will be addressed from a variety of perspectives. These include macro-economics, market structure and business economics, site-selection, R&D and technology development, legislation and regulatory regime and industrial ecology.
A systems approach will be used in the course to illustrate and synthesize various aspECTS that drive and influence networked industrial complex formation, change and decline. These will be related to market development, innovation, and sustainable development. The characteristics of the single- and multi-stakeholder decision processes will be elucidated, and the role of typical actors explained. Emphasis will be on synthesis and integration between policy, economics and technology related to the life-cycle of networked industrial complexes. 3 ECTS
Systems engineering of wireless networks (3 ECTS). Delft
An overview will be given of developments in the design of wireless networks for telecommunication. The emphasis is on making explicit what the systems engineering aspECTS are in the design process. In this course we will study the process of getting to a satisfactory design, while often having to consider different options and to make compromises. Technical considerations play an important role, but they have to be matched with user requirements, economical aspECTS and standardization.
(R)evolution in ICT-infrastructures (6 ECTS). Delft
In this module students are provided with theoretical backgrounds in the (r)evolution of large ICT-infrastructures. They are challenged to translate theoretical notions into an analytical framework which will be used to study a case in innovation in ICT-infrastructures.
Design and management of multi modal logistic chains (6 ECTS). Delft
General theoretical introduction/Reminder of designing logistics chains
Detailed knowledge of the actors involved (perception building)
Application of knowledge into a large, real-life case
Cases:
- Problem definition, Literature study, Analysis (qualitative and quantitative techniques),
- Synthesis of the logistics chain (physical structure, controlling principle, structure for organisation),
- Designing the implementation plan, reporting/presenting (to other logistics actors by role-playing.
Design and control of transport systems (6 ECTS). Delft
During the entire course great attention will be paid to a 'running case': an exploration of possibilities for a sustainable development of the main infrastructure in the Netherlands, set in a north-west European perspective: the international main infrastructure. It mostly concerns large scale infrastructure where particularly mega projECTS such as the High Speed Train (HST)- south, -east, etc. or the extension of Schiphol airport play an important part. Without exeption it concerns complex physical planning problems with design aspECTS of (inter)national nodes, connections and networks. Moreover, the projECTS mentioned are mostly at odds with environment management and often we also have to deal with competitive space claims.
Through-life engineering and management transport and logistics systems (3 ECTS). Delft
This module gives the student the practical experience of following a typical Transport and/or Logistics Systems Engineering Process from a Life Cycle Management point of view.
Regional Economics, Technology and Policy: Nodes, Infrastructures and Networks (4 ECTS). Delft
Understanding of different economic growth in regions, e.g. core regions and peripheries, using various explanatory theories (Module 1) – Development of practical skills to analyze spatial-economic transformation processes (use of analytical tools) (Module 1) - Understanding of national (regional) policymaking, e.g. on the knowledge economy, and competitiveness of SMEs (clusters) (Module 1) - Understanding of company growth based on old and new technology, barriers to innovation and the role of knowledge networks (Module 1). – Understanding of new trends in policymaking for nodes (cities) and evaluation methods of regional economic projECTS (Module 2). – Development of practical skills to analyze a regional-economic problem, to identify solutions and potentials for policymaking (Module “Own Work”).
Public private partnership (6 ECTS). Delft
Public Private Partnership (PPP) has become a popular way of cooperation between public and private parties in order to solve infrastructure problems together. From a theoretical point of view it can be argued that PPP will produce better projECTS than could have been realized by a single party. However, in real life it proves to be difficult to meet these ambitions; both in the planning and construction phase. The reasons behind this are studied from a variety of scientific disciplines ranging from economics to political science. During the course, students receive a group assignment to 1) study and present the main theoretical approaches to PPP which are used in the course and 2) to make an in-depth analysis of a PPP-project in the field of their choice by examining documents and literature and interviewing stakeholders.
Organization and Management II: Managing Engineers (4 ECTS). Delft
This course builds on earlier Organization and Management courses, ‘networks’ and ‘professionalism’. Both concepts address barriers to hierarchical decision making by managers. In this course you are asked to deepen these issues by writing an essay about management in both social and technically complex environments of a topic of your choice.
Economics of innovation (4 ECTS, Delft) Data analysis (6 ECTS, Delft)
Special topics in policy analysis (5 ECTS, Delft)
Detailed list of optional subjects offered in TUDELFT:
In the proposal, part of the optional subjects offered in TUDelft were referred in the matrix as a link to the “Amigo” website of the University. A detailed list of these subjects is included here:
- Policy analysis: Strategic planning of airport systems . 3 ECTS
- Policy analysis: Advanced System Dynamics. 5 ECTS
- Organisation and Management - complex organizations. 3 ECTS
- Organisation and Management - decision making. 3 ECTS
- Organisation and Management II: Managing Engineers 4 ECTS
- Game Design Project 4 ECTS
- E-business 6 ECTS
- Design and facilitation of group meetings 6 ECTS
- Facilitation of group meetings 3 ECTS
- Data management systems for business intelligence 4 ECTS
- Design of geographic infosystems for business applications 4 ECTS
- Simulation Masterclass 5 ECTS
- Design and management of multimodal logistic chains 6 ECTS
- Design and control of transport systems 6 ECTS
- Transport policy: special topics 3 ECTS
- Risk management 3 ECTS
- Logistical management; a business perspective 4 ECTS
- Supply chain engineering and management 6 ECTS
- Through-life engineering and management transport and logistics systems 3 ECTS
- Intelligent transport systems (ITS) 3 ECTS
- Business logistics gaming 4 ECTS
- Evaluation transport policy 6 ECTS
- Supply chain analysis and management 3 ECTS
- Supply chain analysis and engineering 3 ECTS
- Verkeers- en Vervoersrecht 3 ECTS
- Operational Management 4 ECTS
- Fuel Cells 3 ECTS
- Technology and Economy of Future Energy Systems 9 ECTS
- Integrated plant management 5 ECTS
- Operation analysis for quality management 4 ECTS
- Economy, Ecology and Technology of Networked Industrial Complexes 3 ECTS
- Electricity and Gas: Market Design and policy Issues 4 ECTS
- Systems engineering of wireless networks 3 ECTS
- Management van ICT-georienteerde organisaties 5 ECTS
- (R)evolution in ICT infrastructures 6 ECTS
- ICT security, privacy and trust 4 ECTS
- Web-Information Systems and Management (WISM) 4 ECTS
- Economic regulation of infrastructures 9 ECTS
- Regional Economics, Technology and Policy: Nodes, Infrastructures and Networks 4 ECTS
- Simulation of logistic systems 6 ECTS
- Public private partnership 6 ECTS
- Advanced Project Management 6 ECTS
- Network management and innovation 3 ECTS
- Introduction to a sustainable built environment 3 ECTS
3° Some examples of real lectures:
Les institutions de l’Union européenne. JM Glachant & Y Perez 
Théories des réseaux, des organisations et des marchés. JM Glachant
Regional transmission networks. JI Pérez Arriaga
Policy options for generation adequacy. JI Pérez Arriaga
La connaissance et les organisations: apprentissage, transferts, avantages comparatifs. Anne Plunket
Economie de l’information et des connaissances. Alain Rallet
Partenariats Public-Privé et organisation des services publics. Stephane Saussier
Économie expérimentale et réforme des industries de réseau. Carine Staropoli
Analyse économique des industries de réseaux. Joëlle Toledano
Economie de l'environnement (Enviromental economics). Adel Ben Youseff
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