Computer Science and Business Studies (MSc)
In the master’s specialisation Computer Science and Business Studies, you combine high quality research in Computer Science with training in management and entrepreneurship. You will expand your knowledge of computer science and develop business and organisational skills that are essential to become a modern IT professional.
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What does this master's programme entail?
In this master’s specialisation you combine Computer Science research with Business Studies. You will learn about analytical frameworks and skills for managerial decision making. The emphasis of the business specialisation is on combining research with the management and application of information technology in an organizational context. After completion, you have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to take on managerial responsibilities in your work.
Over the last years, rapid developments in computer science and AI have created major challenges and opportunities for all kinds of organisations, industries, and individuals. To thrive in our modern information society, businesses and governmental organisations alike must combine a solid grasp of the evolving technological possibilities with a deep understanding of how to effectively and responsibly apply these in an organisational context.
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Why study Computer Science and Business Studies at Leiden University?
Are you interested in using computer science to make organisations successful? Are you looking for a multi-disciplinary Master’s programme that blends technology, business, and science to meet the challenges of our digital society and economy? Then check out the Master programme Computer Science and Business Studies. Expand your knowledge of computer science, develop your business and organisational skills, and learn how tech and business are intertwined and optimised together to meet organisational goals.
- Highly interactive lectures with frequent group assignments
- A balanced mix of in-depth computer science and business studies. Updated regularly to keep up with market and technology developments
- An international setting. Students and lecturers come from all over the world. There are several possibilities for studying abroad. Cross-cultural teamwork is required in a lot of courses
- You will benefit from our strong links to industry. There are good in-company research thesis internships, often followed by excellent career opportunities
- Within the programme, you have ample opportunities to assemble our own study path based on your own interests and ambitions.
- In combination with PLNT, the Leiden centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students can learn about starting a new technology-based business or managing innovation in established organisations.
- You gain hands-on business experience working as a research intern for a company. The real-life experience of the internship often provides students an edge in securing competitive job openings.
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Computer Science and Business Studies: the right master’s programme for you?
Are you interested in doing research and managing information technology in complex organisations, in an international context? Are you a team player who likes to cooperate in multidisciplinary teams? Then Computer Science and Business Studies is the right choice for you. Besides understanding of typical business and organizational topics, this specialisation covers the interface between IT and Management.
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 research internship experience.
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