Master
Science, Business and Innovation
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for science graduates aiming to combine research with business innovation and entrepreneurship; consider the programme's interdisciplinary nature versus depth in a single scientific domain.
Tuition · Intl
↗€14,762
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗124
DUO ↓44% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,549
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 27 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you curious about how to integrate both the scientific and the business side of innovations? Do you want to play a crucial part in determining the economic success of innovations? Come study SBI!
As an SBI graduate you are trained to integrate scientific aspects in a business and innovation context while taking organizational, social and cultural variables into account. Professionals who are able to bridge the gap between laboratory, work floor and boardroom are rare and highly sought after. Practice and theory go hand in hand in your Master SBI. The SBI courses feature real world business cases and the things you learn in the classroom are directly applicable in your future career.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLectureLiterature study
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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Tracks from HOVI
Energy & SustainabilitySpecialisation
The energy science specialization focuses on the development and implementation of sustainable solutions.
Life & Health SpecializationSpecialisation
The life science specialization emphasizes on drug development, molecular diagnostics and innovative medical instrumentation.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 1
Year 1 Compulsory
- BioSolar Cells (6 EC)
- Business, Innovation and Value Creation in the Life Science Industry (6 EC)
- Digital Innovation: New Ways of Organizing and Working (6 EC)
- Management of Sustainable Innovation (6 EC)
- Current Sustainable Energy Technologies (6 EC)
- Science Project (18 EC)
- Organizing in a Digital Society (6 EC)
- Project Sustainable Ecosystems (6 EC)
Year 2
Year 2
- SBI Project & Master Thesis (36 EC)
- Specialisation & electives
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bedrijfstechniek, technische bedrijfsvoering
Median starting salary (field)€3,549/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4.2/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree75%
Women among first-years36%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 14 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact3.8
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities3.7
Teachers' English4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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