Astronomy: Astronomy and Science Based Business
Structure of the Programme
The specialisation Astronomy and Science Based Business (SBB) offers students the possibility to combine the Astronomy curriculum with training in management, business and entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to enhance their skills and competencies for pursuing entrepreneurial business opportunities created in science and research. The 2-year programme consists of an Astronomy component to be followed in the first year, and a Science Based Business (SBB) or Research Based Business (RBB) component, to be followed in the second year.
Programme first year (60 EC)
| Level | EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Astronomy Core Courses, at least | 500 | 12 |
| Astronomy Courses of any type | 400-500 | 6-12 |
| Non-Astronomy Courses | 400-500 | 6-12 |
| Research Project | ||
| Master's Research Project in Astronomy | 600 | 30 |
Programme second year: Management Track (60 EC)
Within the SBB/RBB component in the second year, students can choose between the Management Track and the New Technology Venture Track (see below).
| Level | EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| Management Fundamentals | 400 | 15 |
| Electives | ||
| Astronomy or SBB/RBB Courses | 400-500 | 9-20 |
| Business Elective | 400-600 | 3-15 |
| Business Essay | 500 | 3-7 |
| Internship | ||
| Management Internship | 600 | 25-36 |
Programme second year: New Technology Ventures Track (60 EC)
Within the SBB/RBB component in the second year, students can choose between the Management Track (see above) and the New Technology Venture Track.
| Level | EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| NTV1: Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 400 | 5 |
| NTV2: The Entrepreneurial Process | 400 | 5 |
| NTV3: Business Planning | 400 | 5 |
| Electives | ||
| Astronomy or SBB/RBB Courses | 400-500 | 9-20 |
| Business Elective | 400-600 | 3-15 |
| Business Essay | 500 | 3-7 |
| Assignment | ||
| New Technology Ventures | 600 | 25-36 |
Master Study Plan
At the start of the Master’s programme, students are required to draw up the Master Study Plan: a complete list of planned courses and projects for two subsequent academic years in consultation with the Study Advisor Astronomy. To select courses, students need to consult the course list for academic year 2016-2017 (see below), and/or the course list for academic year 2017-2018 (available in Spring 2017).
Learn more
For more information on the specific requirements of this specialisation, see the appendix of the Course and Examination Regulations