Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation Leiden University

Overview

The Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University is for science students who consider employment opportunities in industry, and who are looking to acquire knowledge of business principles and training in managerial skills.

The MSc specialisation Business Studies bridges science, medicine, and business, by focusing on areas such as technology management, innovation, entrepreneurship, operations, and decision making. To achieve this, the programme forges strong relationships to other groups within the university and industry. The Business Studies specialisation brings together students from across the Leiden Science Faculty and LUMC, with an interest in management careers, industry, and technology commercialisation. The specialisation emphasises interactive teaching that connects students with management practice. This means opportunities for students to learn through real-life business case discussions, guest speakers, and hands-on business experience in internships.

Many students receive their first job offer during or right after their Business Studies internship. After graduation you can also aim for a career in Chemistry research.

Acquired skills and competence

As a  Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation student you have been trained to develop analytical skills, the attitude for problem solving and the ability to learn quickly as well as to apply creative thinking. This rather unique skill set is necessary to become a good researcher. At the same time, these qualifications are also valuable for industry and business. Many companies are looking for science graduates who will be able to fulfil challenging jobs requiring the above mentioned skills.