Master of Science [M.S] [Chemistry and Business Studies] From Leiden University

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 chemistry 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.

Why study Chemistry and Business Studies at Leiden University?

• The specialisation provides you with a full year of research training in chemistry followed by a year of training in business theory.
• You can tailor your Chemistry programme based on your ambitions and interests within the research areas Chemical Biology or Energy & Sustainability.
• You have the opportunity to gain hands-on business experience working as an intern for a company. The real-life experience of the Business Studies internship often provides students an edge in securing competitive job openings.

Chemistry and Business Studies: the right master?s programme for you?

Do you pursue a management career in industry from a chemistry research perspective? Do you want to learn all about technology commercialization and business development? Then, Chemistry and Business Studies is the master?s specialisation of choice for you. It enables you to broaden your scope outside chemistry?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.