Best Masters in Business in Netherlands 2017/2018. As a Science-Business professional you are able to bridge the gap between research in (university) laboratories and practice in large industries companies as well as (small) entrepreneurial firms. You are trained to integrate science aspects in a business and innovation context while taking organizational, social and cultural variables into account. Practice and theory go hand in hand in your Master SBI and the SBI courses feature real world business and technology cases that are directly applicable in your future career. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME At the start of the program, students choose a specialization: Energy & Sustainability or Life & Health. The curriculum comprises the following: • Compulsory business and innovation courses (18 EC) • Specialisation-related science elective courses (12 EC) • One specialisation-related compulsory integration course (6 EC) • One of the two variants of the science project (24 EC) • Research project (36 EC) • Compulsory Research Methodology course (6 EC) • Electives (18 EC) YOUR FUTURE CAREER Starting positions include: assistant R&D project manager, assistant business analyst, high-tech marketing trainee, or strategy consultant in the public or private sector. Companies that are attractive for SBI graduates include venture capital companies investing in innovative new concepts, consultancy companies for both governments and businesses and the energy and pharmaceutical sector, where research and development are of crucial importance. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Exact Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with at least 24 EC of business/innovation courses,... [-]

The two-year Research Master’s programme Business in Society will equip you with the knowledge and skills to shape new ways of doing business, taking into account how organizations and society affect each other. With a maximum intake of 25 talented and highly motivated students from all over the world, this English taught elite programme offers intensive interactions. You will learn from, and work closely with, some of the world’s leading business administration scholars from both VU and UvA. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME We are not only unique in our focus on business in society, but also in our emphasis on developing theory-building skills. We strongly believe that further testing existing theories will not suffice to successfully address the complex issues businesses face in interacting with society: Tomorrow’s business researchers need strong theory-building skills besides strong methodological skills. So, instead of purely focusing on developing your knowledge of research methods, this programme is designed to promote a balanced combination of methodological skills and academic literary skills (theory-building, critical, reflective attitude, excellent writing, and communication). The programme offers specialized courses, an overarching perspective connecting specializations and ample opportunities to tailor courses to your personal interests, either to broaden or focus your scope. Upon successful completion, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree from two universities and the title Master of Science (MSc) in Business in Society YOUR FUTURE CAREER It is the ideal preparation for a leading PhD programme in business administration or a related discipline. It also gives you excellent... [-]

Master in Business Analytics

 

The Master’s in Business Analytics (BA) is a multidisciplinary programme, aimed at improving business processes by applying a combination of methods based on mathematics, computer science and business management. You will be trained in recognizing and solving in-company problems. BA is a hands-on programme: you will use your expertise in the various fields to improve business practices by examining and analysing real-world situations as faced by companies daily.

Construct, implement and assess solution approaches

Theories from Business Analytics are typically applied to areas such as supply chain planning, data mining, call centre management, revenue management and risk management. The Master’s programme will deepen your knowledge in these areas and give you the opportunity to specialize in business process optimization, computational intelligence and financial risk management. Combining the knowledge you acquire and applying it to practical situations plays an essential role in the programme. The Master’s degree is concluded with a six-month individual internship at a company (the Master’s project).... [-]

Research Master's Programme Economics and Business Are you interested in high end research in the field of Economics and Business? Are you ready for an intellectual challenge? Then this is the programme for you. The Research Master's degree in Economics and Business is a two-year programme and is open to bright and ambitious students This programme provides you with a thorough basis in academic research in the fields of Economics and Business. The aim of the programme is to qualify you for a career in research. Therefore, there is a strong focus on scientific and academic skills. You can choose from six different profiles: Economics, Econometrics & Finance Marketing Global Economics & Management Operations Management and Operations Research Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour Innovation & Organization You will receive lectures from the best researchers, not only from Groningen but also from our national and international networks. Furthermore, the small-scale programme ensures an intensive exchange of knowledge, both between lecturers and students as well as among students themselves. Each student is individually supervised by a researcher. Admission requirements - International students  grade average - Selection procedure: decision is based on criteria like motivation, talent, results in Bachelor, research oriented attitude and an excellent command of English. language test - SOM's TOEFL code is 9077. math test - The GMAT or GRE test are required for students with a non-Dutch diploma. SOM's GMAT code is 7207. previous education - Every Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or econometrics gives access to this... [-]