Computer Science and Science-Based Business
| Specialisation of: | Computer Science |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Computer Science |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, for international students preferably September or February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60300 |
This combination of science and business will both train you as a researcher in Computer Science and prepare you for going into industry and business. In close cooperation with senior research staff, you will do your own research project in the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science. Courses on theory and experimentation 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.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree Computer Science or a BSc degree with a major in Computer Science from Leiden University. Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
- For all other candidates, the Admission Committee will determine the equivalence of their previous training with an aforementioned Bachelor of Science degree. The choice of courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the present knowledge of the candidate.
- Applicants with a higher professional education (hbo) degree in a related field of science are eligible to be admitted to the master’s programme. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate
- The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee
