Mathematics and Business Studies Leiden University

Overview

In the master's specialisation Mathematics and Science Based Business, you combine high quality research in Mathematics with training in management and entrepreneurship.
In close co-operation with senior research staff, you will do your own research project. Courses on theory on the frontier of science will further enhance your knowledge. In a networked and case-based programme on management, business and entrepreneurship you will learn about running science-driven companies and exploiting business opportunities created in research. Your newly acquired knowledge and skills you will apply and enhance further in a company internship or business assignment.

What you will learn

The specialisation enables you to understand the fundamentals of management and entrepreneurship alongside high quality mathematical research.

The compulsory Mathematics component of this specialisation comprises a research project of 20 EC in one of the research groups of the Leiden Mathematical Institute, including a master's thesis and an oral presentation and at least 40 EC of courses to be selected in correspondence with the research topic. The Science Based Business component comprises at least 40 EC. Within the business component you can choose from two tracks:

* The Management track is for students who consider employment opportunities in industry, and who are looking to acquire knowledge of business principles and training in managerial skills. The track provides an introduction to general management theory and practice.

* The New Technology Ventures track is for students interested in the process of creating and managing novel technology-based businesses.

Career prospects

Some will choose to do a PhD or become a researcher in industry, and switch to management and (starting their own) business later in their career. Others will prefer jobs which draw upon both their science background and their aptitude for business, e.g. as patent lawyer, product manager, business developer, etc. Then there are graduates who exploit their research and analytical skills by entering into areas like strategy consulting and finance.

Accreditation

Accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.