MSc in Astronomy - Astronomy and Business Studies

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In the master’s specialisation Astronomy and Business Studies, you combine high quality research in astronomy with extensive training in management and entrepreneurship.

What does this master’s programme entail?

Business Studies bridges science and business by focusing on areas such as technology management, innovation, entrepreneurship, operations and decision making. In this master’s specialisation you combine Astronomy research with Business Studies. You will learn about analytical frameworks and skills for managerial decision making. The emphasis of the business specialisation is on the application of these frameworks and skills in the context of R&D-intensive organisations. After completion, you have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to take on managerial responsibilities in your work.

Reasons to choose Astronomy and Business Studies at Leiden University

  • The specialisation provides you with a full year of research training in Astronomy followed by a year of training in business theory.
  • You have access to world-class and cutting edge research in modern astronomy at Leiden Observatory.
  • You have the opportunity to gain hands-on business experience working as an intern for a company. The real-life experience of the internship often provides students an edge in securing competitive job openings.

Astronomy and Business Studies: the right master’s programme for you?

Do you pursue a management career in industry from an astronomy research perspective? Want to learn all about technology commercialization strategies? Then, Astronomy and Business Studies is the master’s specialisation of choice for you. It enables you to broaden your scope outside astronomy research. The Business Studies specialisation offers training that is analytically rigorous and connected to practice through class discussions based on real-life business cases, company visits, guest speakers, and an internship experience.

Career prospects

Many students receive their first job offer during or right after their Business Studies internship. After graduating you can also aim for a career in Astronomy research.

Acquired skills and competence

With a Leiden degree in Astronomy you obtain an impressive skill set leading you to a top-level job quickly after graduation. As a strong communicator and collaborator you can easily operate in an international setting. You have acquired extensive astronomical research experience and highly advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Their helicopter view and ability to priorities enable astronomers to successfully engage in large multidisciplinary projects.

Career

Most graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including:

Research: universities, observatories, research institutes
Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace
Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds
Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools
Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums

Typical jobs for Astronomy graduates include:

Scientific researcher (postdoc, research fellow, professor)
R&D engineer
Consultant
Data scientist, statistician
Policy advisor, public information officer (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
High school physics teacher
Scientific editor for magazines, newspapers and other media

Khoa bạn sẽ vào học

Faculty of Science

Các hình thức học tập

Toàn thời gian (2 năm)

Học phí
€18,016.00 (482,121,252 đ) một năm
Hạn nộp đơn

Dự kiến April, October 2024

Thông tin chi tiết

Ngày bắt đầu

Dự kiến Tháng Chín 2024

Địa điểm

Leiden University

Rapenburg 70,

LEIDEN,

Zuid-Holland,

2311, Netherlands

Yêu cầu đầu vào

Dành cho sinh viên quốc tế

  • A copy of a valid passport or ID card
  • A copy of a Dutch residence permit (if applicable)
  • CV (résumé)
  • Language proficiency (if applicable)
  • Copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • Letter of motivation

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