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MSc Programme
Engineering and
Policy Analysis
In the real world, scientists, engineers and
policymakers work on technological challenges
within an environment in which political,
moral, cultural and socio-economic
considerations are crucial to the decision-
making process and must be factored into
the solutions. In many cases, these solutions
require collaboration across disciplines, as well
as across national and cultural boundaries.
Masters programme
The interdisciplinary Masters degree programme in
Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA) at TU Delft
provides students with the technical skills that could be
expected from a standard engineering curriculum, as
well as the knowledge and skills that are needed in
order to analyse complex socio-technical problems,
model and assess solutions, and carry out the design
and implementation of complex projects, programmes
and policies. Students learn how to deal with
uncertainty in decision-making processes and about
framing and strategic behaviour in negotiation
processes. The programme is based on a systems
approach to real-world problems, in which technical
systems are considered in interaction with people and
organisations. This foundation is built through courses
on policy analysis and systems modelling, which are
taught in the first year and supplemented with courses
in economics and management.
The EPA programme, the first at TU Delft to receive
formal accreditation as an international programme,
offers an international study environment. It is geared
towards intercultural cooperation and sustainable
development, with a special focus on rapidly developing
countries. The programme is also offered as a double-
degree programme with the Harbin Institute of
Technology (HIT) in China. Accordingly, as participants
in the EPA programme, students have the opportunity
to earn degrees from both TU Delft and HIT, to live in
both the Netherlands and China, and to gain an
understanding of policy-analysis processes in both
countries. Students who participate in this double-
degree programme spend at least one semester in
Harbin.
At the intersection
of technology and
public policy
The EPA programme is also partner in the prestigious
Erasmus Mundus programme on Economics and Management
of Network Industries. In this programme, we cooperate with
the University of Paris Sud XI (Paris, France) and Comillas
(Madrid, Spain). We also participate in several international
exchange programmes with universities around the globe.
Programme specialisations
The MSc programme in EPA is a two-year, full-time programme
taught in English. The fundamental themes of the EPA
programme are policy analysis, systems modelling, economics
and management. In the first year, students follow a highly
interactive programme with required courses on each of the
themes. In the second year, students may choose one of
the following technical specialisations:
Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
(+ annotation)
ICT Management & Design
Economics & Finance
Modelling, Simulation and Gaming
Supply Chain Management
Research Specialisation
Infrastructure and Environmental Governance
(+ annotation)
Safety and Security
Specialisations are subject to constant change, and they are
offered only when there are sufficient participants. Please
visit the website for the most recent information about the
specialisations. Two of the specialisations also offer an
annotation, meaning that the graduation project is carried out
externally in a related organisation (or internally on a relevant
subject, but with an external committee member).
Curriculum
The four fundamental themes of the EPA programme (policy
analysis, systems modelling, economics and management)
are represented in the table. The policy analysis courses
teach students how to analyse and solve complex issues
systematically. The word complex implies that, in addition to
being difficult engineering problems, the solutions for these
issues and the knowledge relating to them is often contested.
Examples include biofuels, nuclear power, genetic or health
screening and sustainable transport, as well as internet
security and mobile payment methods. The modelling courses
represent the engineering approach to systems in EPA,
addressing ways to measure and improve system performance.
The systems under study can be eco-systems, banking
systems, scarce materials, housing markets or any dynamic
socio-technical system. The management courses emphasise
the importance of organisational processes and the role of
EPA professionals in these processes. The economics courses
At TU Delft, they teach us
real-world issues
Many people ridiculed me when I decided to
come to the Netherlands to study Engineering
and Policy Analysis instead of choosing
Georgia Tech in the United States. That was
partly because it was the Netherlands and
partly because they did not understand the
curriculum. At TU Delft, they teach us real-
world issues, which are more difficult to
explain. Nevertheless, it seems that we are
getting good at it. If you ask any one of us a
question, you will get an answer that begins
with It depends. This past year has been quite
eventful. I have taken many courses, carried
out several truly exhausting projects, been
active on a committee of the Curius student
society, followed an exchange programme at a
university in Madrid, travelled to some eight
countries and partied like crazy. The 26 people
who initially started the programme in August
represented 17 countries. Because many of the
students in my class were Chinese, I obviously
tried to show off my Chinese. For a long time,
I did not understand why my friend Sizhu
insisted that I call her Josie rather than
Sizhu. It was almost a month before she
explained to me that the way I was
pronouncing her name meant dead pig
instead of a beautiful girl!

Shalini conducted her thesis research on a
process design for contract negotiations in
inter-organisational collaboration for new
product development with Volvo Cars in
Sweden. She is currently pursuing a PhD in
the TPM Faculty, working on supply chain
management.
Shalini Kurapati
(India)
provide a deviant but dominant perspective of markets and
financial institutions, as well as their regulation.
The table reflects the standard two-year programme for
students staying in Delft. The first-year programme is
mandatory. In the third semester, students may choose
between combining specialisations and electives, participating
in the HIT double-degree variant or studying abroad at one of
our partner institutes. In the fourth semester, students carry
out an individual thesis research project, either abroad with a
company or government agency or in-house within one of our
research groups.
Curriculum Engineering and Policy Analysis
First year
1
st
Semester 2
nd
Semester
First period Second period Third period Fourth period
EPA1113
Principles of Policy Analysis (5 EC)
EPA2142
Policy and Strategy Models
(5 EC)
EPA1123
Policy Analysis of Multi-actor
Systems (5 EC)
EPA1132
Technology Development &
Impact Assessment (5 EC)
EPA1432
Cross-cultural Management (5 EC)
EPA1222
Economics and Regulation
(5 EC)
EPA1233
Economy of Infrastructures
(5 EC)
EPA1423
Decision Making in Networks (5 EC)
EPA1313
Statistical Modelling
(5 EC)
EPA1412
Project Management
(5 EC)
EPA1322
Continuous Systems Modelling
(5 EC)
EPA1332
Discrete Systems Modelling
(5 EC)
Second year
1
st
Semester 2
nd
Semester
First period Second period Third period Fourth period
Specialisation
(15 EC)
EPA2942
Master Thesis EPA
(30 EC)
Elective courses
(9 EC)
EPA2933
Preparation Master Thesis (6 EC)

Policy Analysis

Socio-economic context

Management

Systems modelling

Skill

Project
1 EC = 28 hours of study, according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Total number of credits in the MSc programme in Engineering and
Policy Analysis = 120 EC
For more information on all courses: www.studyguide.tudelft.nl.
Career prospects
After graduation, many EPA graduates find employment with
multinational engineering, consulting and banking firms or as
strategic advisors to national governments, regulatory bodies
and international organisations. About 90 % of our graduates
find a suitable position within three months after graduation.
Most of them start as junior consultants, assistant analysts or
project managers, progressing rapidly to positions of greater
prominence as strategy analysts, senior consultants, senior
project managers or management officials.
Others graduates have pursued advanced degrees or remained
in academia. Some well-known international firms that have
hired EPA graduates include Price Waterhouse Coopers,
Accenture, ING, Deltares, DHV, Cofely-GDF Suez, Vattenfall,
E-ON, AMPC, SFR and Royal Haskoning.
EPA7010 Oral Presentation
EPA7021 Technical Writing 1
EPA7030 Interviewing Techniques
EPA7022 Technical Writing 2
For further information
For all details, complete requirements,
deadlines and contact information, please
visit the webpage: www.epa.msc.tudelft.nl
Academic Counsellor
T +31 (0)15 27 89801
E studieadviseurs-tbm@tudelft.nl
International Academic Counsellor
T +31 (0)15 27 83367
E internationaloffice-tbm@tudelft.nl
Address:
Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
Jaffalaan 5
2628 BX Delft
The Netherlands
Facebook.com/MScEPA
Twitter.com/tudelfttbm
Admission requirements
and application procedures
Only students with a Bachelors degree in one of the
technical or natural sciences may be considered for
admission.
BSc degree from a Dutch university
If you hold a BSc degree of sufficient technical character
you will be admitted directly into the programme.
Architecture and Industrial design students may be
required to take additional courses in a bridging
programme. This may be a standard programme, or
it may be customised to suit your particular situation.
To explore the Masters programmes for which you will
qualify upon completion of your Bachelors degree at a
Dutch university, go to www.doorstroommatrix.nl.
Degree from a Dutch university of
applied sciences (Dutch HBO)
A Bachelors degree from a university of applied
sciences does not qualify you for direct admission to
a Masters degree programme at TU Delft. To start a
Masters degree programme, you must first complete
a supplementary programme in order to bring your
knowledge to the required level. You can do this either
by completing a bridging minor (30 EC) during your
studies at the university of applied sciences (thus
avoiding delays in your Masters degree programme)
or by completing a bridging programme after receiving
your degree in applied sciences.
Entrance requirements for mathematics and English
(with some exceptions) apply for both the bridging
minor and the bridging programme. For additional
details, see www.hbodoorstroom.tudelft.nl.
International applicants
To be considered for admission to any MSc Programme,
you must meet the general admission requirements of
TU Delft.
1. A BSc degree (or proof that you have nearly
completed a BSc programme)
2. A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
of at least 75% of the scale maximum
3. Proof of English language proficiency
A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL
(internet-based test)
or an overall Band score of at least 6.5 on
the IELTS (academic version)
Application
For Dutch students, the application procedure is
conducted through Studielink: tudelft.studielink.nl.
For international students, the application period starts
in September and closes at April 1. To start a MSc
application, complete the online application and pay
the non-refundable application fee of 50. Then send
hard copies of the application documents to the
TU Delft International Office. Please note that you
should apply early if you wish to apply for a scholarship
as well. For more information about the application
procedure, go to www.admissions.tudelft.nl.

To determine whether your background (e.g.
specialisation) corresponds to the Masters degree
programme of your choice, please make an
appointment with one of our academic counsellors.