Overview

The Science, Business and Innovation programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is accessible to Bachelor students of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Natural Sciences, Physics and Chemistry and also accessible to minor students, HBO and HLO students. The language of instruction of the minor is English.

What you'll study

The content of the pre-Master's programme consists of the subjects of the minor SBI. In this minor you will study new technology start-ups, combining a theoretical and practical perspective.
Using topics such as strategy, governance and regulation, entrepreneurship, organisation, resources and networks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation
Theories of technology venture creation
Gov. And Reg. Of Emerging Technologies
Enterprising Behavior
Technology Entrepreneurship in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Business Administration Innovation Management Strategic Management View 213 other preparation in Business Administration in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This information is for students with previous education outside of the Netherlands. You do not apply directly for premaster. If you are interested in programme SBI you are invited to apply. SBI admission board will decide if you are eligible for the master programme or suggest the pre-Master's programme.
VU Amsterdam requires international students and students with a HBO degree to pass an English language proficiency test.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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