Science and Business Management

Overview

Science And Business Management In Utrecht Judged Best In The Field

Students chose the Science and Business Management programme at Utrecht University as the best programme in the field in the yearly review 'Beste studies' by Elsevier.

Connecting The World Of Science And Business

Companies and institutions need professionals with the skills to manage and market knowledge-intensive products, as well as professionals with a solid understanding of the scientific principles underlying products and processes.

The Master's programme Science and Business Management delivered by Utrecht University offers you a unique training that will enable you to translate interesting ideas into innovative products.

Programme Objective

SBM is aimed at students with a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Natural Sciences, who are interested in a business career. The first year comprises a science-focused programme, in which you will receive training in a research environment within your area of expertise. 

A solid understanding of science is essential to bring science-based products to the market. In the SBM programme, you will build on your academic background in science while adding knowledge of business processes and practical skills for commercial settings.

Career Prospects

Students with an MSc in Science and Business Management will be highly qualified for research and management positions in an applied environment. Innovative companies with knowledge-intensive products are a key job market for these students. 

However, there are also opportunities for management positions in consultancy firms, government organizations, and other institutions.

Graduates of the Master’s programme in Science and Business Management are working at:

• Consultancy firms (CapGemini, McKinsey, Boston

• Consulting Group, PwC, Accenture, Berenschot);

• Financial institutions (ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Kempen & Co);

• Governments (Ministry of Economic Affairs);

• Chemical and pharmaceutical companies (Roche, AkzoNobel, DSM, AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson);

• Fast moving Consumer Goods companies (L’Oréal, Unilever, Procter and Gamble);

• PhD’s at Universities.

Accreditation

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