Biology and Business Studies (MSc)
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 Biology research.
As a science student you have been trained to develop analytical skills, the attitude for problem solving and the ability to learn fast as well as to apply creative thinking. This rather unique skill set is necessary to become a good researcher. At the same time, these qualifications are also valuable for industry and business. Many companies are looking for science graduates who will be able to fulfil challenging jobs requiring the above mentioned skills.
Business Studies alumni at work
- 22 Procent PhD student
- 17 Procent Clinical Research/Regulatory Professional
- 12 Procent Business-/Project manager
- 11 Procent Business Consultant
- 7 Procent Product-/Marketing-/Sales Manager
- 7 Procent Manager
- 5 Procent Business Analyst
- 4 Procent Management Consultant
- 4 Procent ICT Professional
- 3 Procent Tech Transfer Professional
- 8 Procent Other
Career
Approximately half of our graduates choose a career in scientific research, many as a PhD student. Universities, research institutes, and medical centres are the major employers. Other alumni work at consultancy agencies or in the public domain as policy-makers, science communicators or teachers. Graduates also occupy management positions or have project responsibilities in a wide variety of commercial and non-commercial sectors, from bioscience-based companies to environmental management agencies. Some students even start their own company.