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. 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.