Program Overview

Science, Business and Innovation

Overview

The Master’s programme in Science, Business and Innovation (SBI) at VU Amsterdam is a two-year programme that trains students to integrate scientific aspects into a business and innovation context. The programme takes into account organisational, social, and cultural variables and features real-world business case studies, making the knowledge gained directly applicable in future careers.

Curriculum

The programme focuses on developing students into leaders in science-driven innovation. It covers the complex process of introducing scientific knowledge and inventions into the market, requiring cooperation between the scientific and business worlds at each stage of development.

Future

As a SBI Master’s student, you will be trained to integrate scientific aspects into a business and innovation context. The programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to play a crucial role in determining the economic success of inventions.

Admissions

The programme is a full-time, two-year Master’s programme taught in English.

• Key programme details:
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Language: English
  • Type: Full-time

Programme Content

The programme features real-world business case studies, allowing students to gain knowledge that is directly applicable in their future careers. The courses cover the integration of scientific aspects into a business and innovation context, taking into account organisational, social, and cultural variables.

• Programme highlights:
  • Integration of scientific aspects into a business and innovation context
  • Real-world business case studies
  • Development of leadership skills in science-driven innovation
  • Focus on organisational, social, and cultural variables

Student Testimonial

Hannah Feringa, a student in the programme, notes that "SBI has offered me the unique opportunity to also become acquainted with applied science."