Mathematics and Science-Based Business
| Specialisation of: | Mathematics |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Mathematics |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, but preferably in September or February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66980 |
This combination of science and business will both train you as a researcher in Mathematics and prepare you for going into industry and business. In close co-operation with senior research staff, you will do your own research project. Courses on theory 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.
Programme
In this 2-year programme – 20 months net study time – you will spend between about 10 and 13 months on Mathematics and 7 to 10 months on business. There is ample opportunity to tailor the programme to your own preferences.
In Mathematics you will do a 7 month’s research project (at least 40 EC) in a research group of the Leiden Mathematical Institute. In addition you spend 3 to 6 months on coursework (at least 20 EC) related to your research topic.
In your business programme, you spend between 3 and 6 months on business courses. You can choose between courses with emphasis on business in established, science-based companies and courses on business venturing and technopreneurship, focusing in particular on creating new business from discoveries and inventions in science research. Your knowledge of business in combination with your science skills you will apply and further develop in a 4 to 6 months’ business internship or assignment.
Some of the business courses you can also do as electives should you choose one of the research specializations of the master programme in Mathematics.
For an up to date course overview of Mathematics, see the study guide.
More detailed information on the full SBB programme can be found at the SBB website.
