In the master’s specialisation Biology and Business Studies, you combine high quality research in Biology with training in management and entrepreneurship.
Biology and Business Studies: the right master’s programme for you?
Do you pursue a management career in industry from a Biology research perspective? Do you want to learn all about technology commercialization and business development? Then, Biology and Business Studies is the master’s specialisation of choice for you. It enables you to broaden your scope outside biology research. The Business Studies specialisation offers training that is analytically rigorous and connected to practice through class discussions based on real-life business cases, company visits, guest speakers, and an internship experience.
What does this master’s programme entail?
Business Studies bridges science and business by focusing on areas such as technology management, innovation, entrepreneurship, operations and decision making. In this master’s specialisation you combine Biology research with Business Studies. You will learn about analytical frameworks and skills for managerial decision making. The emphasis of the business specialisation is on the application of these frameworks and skills in the context of R&D-intensive organisations. After completion, you have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to take on managerial responsibilities in your work.
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Additional Information
Start date: September/ February
Duration: 2 years
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Location: Leiden
Language: English
Mode of study: Full-time
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