Physics and Business Studies (MSc)

About the programme

The Physics and Business Studies specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes a one-year physics component (60 - 80 EC) and a business component in the second year (40 - 60 EC).

Programme overview

The curriculum of this master’s specialisation consists of a physics component to be followed in the first year, and a Business Studies component in the second year:

Physics component (60-80 EC)

Compulsory courses (15 EC)
Research Project (36 EC)
Electives (9 EC)

Business Studies component (40-60 EC)

Management courses (15 EC)
Business Research Methods (5 EC)
Business Electives (< 20 EC)
Management Internship (20-40 EC)

Educational methods

Colloquium
Lectures
Individual papers
Lab work
Presentations
Research
Projects
Seminars
Work group
Internship

Study guidance

The Physics MSc programme has a small intake and a relatively large staff to student ratio. It can thus afford to provide students with individualized attention. The study programme is discussed and decided with the Study Advisor who remains a reference point throughout the programme. The staff to student ratio is particularly low. Interaction during classes is informal and strongly encouraged. Besides direct interaction with the lecturer, classes are supported by PhD students and often post-docs. Interaction during the research project(s) is direct and informal and takes place within a small group of which an MSc student is integral part. There are regular group meetings. Interaction often extends outside office hours and incorporates social events.