Economic Geography Course
Gain expertise in economic geography to assess metro areas, evaluate transport, labour, and land costs, and convert data into actionable site recommendations—perfect for geography and geology experts in high-stakes location decisions. Ideal for professionals making critical site selection choices.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Economic Geography Course equips you with practical tools to assess metro locations for investment and operations. Master core location theory, transport costs, agglomeration, and risk assessment. Utilise real data from Census, BLS, BTS, and logistics reports to develop indicators, compare cities like Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, and Atlanta, apply weighted criteria, score sites, and deliver data-backed recommendations for leaders.
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Develop skills
- Quick data sourcing: gather key Census, BLS, and freight stats in under 2 hours.
- Location scoring: create weighted criteria tables to rank competing metros.
- Market access analysis: measure population reach and freight connectivity quickly.
- Metro case studies: compare DFW, Chicago, and Atlanta using real indicators.
- Executive-ready reporting: produce clear, risk-aware location recommendations.
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