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table of contents vu university amsterdam 2 why choose vu university amsterdam 2 financial matters 3 admission requirements and deadlines 3 how to apply 4 phd 4 bachelor s programmes in english 5 amsterdam university college liberal arts and sciences 6 international business administration 6 master s programmes in english 7 accounting and control 8 artificial intelligence 8 bioinformatics 9 biology 9 biomedical sciences 10 biomolecular sciences 10 business mathematics and informatics 11 cardiovascular research 11 chemistry 12 christian studies of science and society 12 cognitive neuropsychology 13 comperative arts and media studies specialization design cultures 13 comperative arts and media studies specialization intermedialities 14 computer science 14 culture organization and management 15 drug discovery and safety 15 earth sciences 16 ecology 16 econometrics and operations research 17 economics 17 economics research master tinbergen institute 18 english language and culture specialization literature visualized 18 english language and culture specialization metaphor studies 19 entrepreneurship business administration 19 environment and resource management 20 finance 20 finance honours track quantitative finance 21 financial management business administration 21 fundamental and clinical human movement sciences 22 geographical information science 22 geosciences of basins and lithosphere 23 health sciences 23 human movement sciences sport exercise and health 24 human resource management business administration 24 hydrology 25 information and knowledge management business administration 25 information sciences 26 international business law 26 international crimes and criminology 27 langue et culture française french 27 law and politics of international security 28 lifestyle and chronic disorders 28 linguistics research master 29 linguistics specialization bible translation 29 linguistics specialization language documentation 30 management consulting business administration 30 management policy analysis and entrepreneurship in health and life sciences 31 marketing 31 mathematics 32 medical natural sciences 32 neurosciences 33 oncology 33 parallel and distributed computer systems 34 physics 34 political science 35 research in reformed theology 35 social and cultural anthropology 36 social psychology 36 social research 37 spatial transport and environmental economics 37 stochastics and financial mathematics 38 strategy and organization business administration 38 theology bible translation 39 theology church ministry 39 theology contextual and cross cultural theology 40 theology divinity 40 theology evangelical and reformation theology 41 theology living reformed theology 41 theology pentacostal studies 42 transport and supply chain management business administration 42 visual arts media and architecture 43 master s programmes categorized by interest 44 contact details international offices 46

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· amsterdam is de largest city in the netherlands · the quality of life in amsterdam is ranked 13th worldwide compared with new york at 49th and london at 38th mercer study 2008 · with almost 92,000 students amsterdam is a real student s city in short amsterdam is unique in having all the benefits of bigcity life in a compact city it is easy to feel at home in a city like this which is so well geared to meeting the needs of its many foreign residents experience shows that it costs between 700 and 1,000 a month to live and study in the netherlands excluding tuition fees and other non-recurring expenses some students manage to spend less but of course that depends on your lifestyle scholarships as an international student planning to study at vu university amsterdam you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vuamsterdam.com/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl · vu fellowship programme vufp vu university amsterdam has established a fund to offer financial support to talented international students an annual amount of nearly 1,500,000 is available covering several types of scholarships general criteria for selection are excellence and motivation · other scholarships you can apply for the netherlands fellowship programme nfp or hsp huygens programme nfp grant if you are from a developing country currently employed and are seeking to obtain a master s or doctoral degree in the netherlands these grants are part of the dutch government s development cooperation activities you can find a list of the approved vu master s degree programmes at www.nuffic.nl/nfp the prestigious hsp huygens programme is open to students from all over the world it is aimed at talented students who want to come to the netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor s or during their master s for further details see www.nuffic.nl living in the netherlands images of the netherlands are common from clogs and tulips to vibrant amsterdam and an open and welcoming society but these traditional perceptions of the country hide a much more interesting story one of excellent universities and an international reputation for research and development in many of the most exciting fields of education science and technology the international outlook for which the netherlands is famous is also reflected in the range of degree programmes on offer there are few non-english speaking countries where the range of english-speaking programmes is so wide and diverse vu university amsterdam is a leading european research university established in 1880 with 23,000 students about 4,500 staff we are a modern organization at the cutting edge of academic higher education vu university amsterdam offers a wide range of english taught programmes at three levels bachelor s ba bsc master s ma msc and doctoral phd twelve faculties share a single campus and cover a wide spectrum of arts sciences and medicine vu university amsterdam ranking and education overall the quality of the dutch higher education is amongst the best in the world according to the thes qs world university rankings no other country in the world can claim more than half of all its universities being ranked in the world s top 200 vu university amsterdam is ranked 155th education at vu university amsterdam is structured according to the bachelor s and master s system students embark on a one-year or two-year master s programme after completing a bachelor s programme which usually takes three years after graduating from the master s programme some students opt to study for a doctorate generally speaking the teaching style can be described as student-centered we stimulate students to develop their own opinion through independent and creative thinking at vu university amsterdam this means that teaching is conducted in small tutorials where interactivity is the norm rather than the exception at all turns students are invited to question the professors why choose vu university amsterdam · · · · · · vu university amsterdam · is consistently listed amongst the top universities in the world in different rankings is located in one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the netherlands offers a modern campus university with student housing on only five minutes by bike helps you with housing visa and important registrations needed for studying in the netherlands offers an international environment we strive that one out of four students is an international student in our english taught programmes provides high quality education in small and highly interactive classes is located in lively and multicultural amsterdam which has the largest concentration of students in the netherlands and where english is the 2nd language i look back on my time at vu as the most precious experience of my life i graduated in 2005 with a master s degree in business administration at vu i participated in my first consulting team and sold my first consulting project to the amsterdam canal company at vu you will not only be taught from books but they also give you opportunities to experience the real business world lectures are given by professors as well as alumni who are at interesting positions in related fields besides knowledge you can also gain valuable networking skills and built up relationships you cannot imagine how irreplaceable this can be for your future career furthermore i also would like to tell this wonderful university is becoming more international year by year more and more international students visit vu university amsterdam and there are more and more exchange opportunities to different countries most important of all at vu i started to understand how to be an individual myself with self-confidence and respect i learned how to live independently how to cope with strange things in daily life thanks my university i love amsterdam ting yang from beijing china all programmes have specific admission requirements in general you will need an academic bachelor s diploma closely related to the master s programme you intend to pursue at vu university amsterdam to enter the bachelor s programmes you will need an equivalent of a dutch vwo diploma vwo is the dutch pre university admission requirements and deadlines international student organization esn-vuniverse esn-vuniverse is an organization for all international and dutch students at vu university amsterdam it brings together dutch and international students from a variety of disciplines to introduce them to the university and amsterdam and to make them feel at home esn-vuniverse organizes a host of activities including cocktail parties weekly get-togethers borrels and social gatherings every two weeks as well as a larger social event once a month check out www.esn-vuniverse.nl for further details language requirements the minimum english language proficiency requirements for admission are bachelor international business administration ielts toefl internet based cambridge proficiency or advanced english 6.5 90 amsterdam university college master s programmes bachelor s and master s programmes in dutch vu university amsterdam also offers bachelor s and master s programmes in dutch if you are interested in taking one of these programmes as a non-dutch speaker you can take advantage of the special language-learning facilities offered by vu university amsterdam further information can be found on our website www.vuamsterdam.com 7.0 100 6.5 92-93 living in amsterdam amsterdam is the most cultural city in the world boasting 179 different nationalities where english is widely spoken at vu university amsterdam some 78 nationalities work and study closely together creating a vibrant international academic community did you know that · amsterdam has approximately 750,000 inhabitants · amsterdam has 150 canals facilities and activities as a student at vu university amsterdam you will have an extensive range of facilities at your disposal you will have access to an extensive library wireless network throughout the university and numerous computer and reading rooms for students use the university s sports centre offers at least 35 different sports and griffioen the university s cultural centre organizes a variety of courses in arts and cultural activities financial matters students from the european union eu or the european economic area eea pay the same tuition fees as a dutch student the tuition fees for most programmes are determined by the dutch government on an annual basis and vary depending on the programme you can find an overview of the fees per programme in the back of this brochure a b or c cpa c cae a a,b or c some master s programmes require a higher test score make sure you check the programme website 2 vu university amsterdam vu university amsterdam 3

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application deadlines general deadlines are stated below some programmes like theology may have other deadlines make sure you check the programme website eu-students bachelor international business administration master s programmes amsterdam university college april 1 for decentralized selection may 15 for the draw april 1 non-eu students april 1 for decentralized selection may 15 for the draw march 1 for all international programmes you can apply online by using our online application system you can find this system via the website www.vuamsterdam.com/admission you need to fill in your personal details programme details and upload the required documents students who want to apply at amsterdam university college apply via www.auc.nl vu uni­ versity amsterdam conducts an application fee of 100 if you start the programme the application fee will be returned how to apply march 1 january 15 i graduated the master in political science at vu amsterdam is a great place to go for studies abroad it is a vibrant and cultural city where history and modernity interweave as a vu student you can meet and interact with lots of people coming from all over the world it means a lot for a life experience in a multicultural setting as a bachelor student in romania i wanted to enrol in a master program in international relations at one of the western europeans universities now looking back i can say that vu amsterdam was the right choice the studies are very interesting and challenging the rhythm is intense and there is a lot of work to devote for me the master program at vu was decisive in terms of enhancing creative and critical thinking i certainly developed analytical abilities that help me in my current profession as a diplomat my experience as a vu student has enriched my intellectual skills and professional formation there are many nice things to remember from my studies at vu i still have contacts with my former colleagues and we meet whenever and wherever we have the chance i enjoyed very much delving into amsterdam by bike one of the best bike trips i liked is from amstelveen to haarlem delightful were also the students concerts at the conservatorium sava diamandi from romania all documents required are mentioned on the application forms and in the online application system see the steps uploading supporting and additional documents in the online system programmes may have additional requirements which can be found on the website of the relevant programme as a rule you need to submit the following · a certified copy of your original bachelor s degree certificate and a certified transcript of all the marks you have obtained during your bachelor s programme you can upload these documents so we can start your application process certified copies need to be send to the vu by post as well if you have not graduated yet send us an official transcript listing the marks you have received to date · letter of motivation 1 or 2 pages in length stating your reasons for applying to the programme of your choice · a clearly legible copy of the pages in your passport or id-card if you are an eu student that contains your personal data a copy of a passport id card that has expired will not be accepted · if you already live in the netherlands a copy of your valid residence permit front and reverse side · a curriculum vitae including your personal details and listing your previous education and relevant work experience · your bachelor or master thesis this can be part of your bachelor s thesis or another research paper written by you we will check your sample for plagiarism as one of the first steps of the evaluation procedure · two letters of recommendation written by members of the academic staff at the educational institute where you studied or are studying for you bachelor s · the results of an english language test exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in canada usa uk ireland new zealand or australia or who have obtained an international baccalaureate or european baccalaureate diploma · a course description of the courses you followed during your previous education · a list of the literature you used during your previous education for people with a recognised master s degree vu university amsterdam offers the possibility of earning a doctorate or the anglo-saxon phd degree the process of earning a doctorate normally takes four years or more and consists of conducting independent research and writing a dissertation phd candidates in holland are regarded as professional researchers rather than as students the fact that the majority of the phd candidates is employed strengthens their status as professional researcher you can apply for a phd position if you meet the requirements of the phd programme you can find the positions at www.workingatvu.nl more information can be found at www.vuamsterdam.com/phd bachelor s programmes phd 4 vu university amsterdam

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amsterdam university college liberal arts and sciences amsterdam university college is a joint programme between vu university amsterdam and university of amsterdam auc offers a bachelor s honours programme in liberal arts and sciences as a typical auc student you have a good brain broad interests international orientation strong motivation and commitment a lot of energy you work hard and you care about your environment and about society in general your interests cross the boundaries of subjects cultures and languages you want to contribute to the debate on important scientific and social questions preferably at an international level in short you want to make a difference being information communication cognition social systems cities and cultures at auc you design your own individual study programme choosing from among the many courses offered you can major in the sciences social sciences or humanities your course options will be influenced by your choice of theme and major your future career as an auc graduate you will be qualified for further study at graduate level master and phd in major research universities in the netherlands and abroad or to pursue a career in international corporate or public organizations master s programmes specific admission requirements the auc programme is small-scale and intensive and only 200 students are admitted each year your academic performance interests and motivation are assessed before admission excellence and diversity characterise our students so our student group is international and so is the auc faculty they come from all over the world and form together an international academic community more information can be found on the website www.auc.nl your programme the auc programme challenges you from day one to think about the `big issues in society and science you will learn how to participate in the concerning debates auc offers a wide range of courses in the sciences social sciences and humanities and you will take courses in all three areas six `themes form the orientation to your personal programme energy climate and sustainability life evolution universe health and well international business administration iba faced with increasing globalization organizations are experiencing an ever growing need for people with a strong background in business studies with an international character with a bachelor s degree in international business administration you will be able to help organizations address crucial questions such as how to deal with international partners and competitors how to manage diverse human resources and how to deal with the cultural effects of a merger you will follow auxiliary courses that will provide you with necessary academic and professional skills the first two years of the programme are fixed in your third year you will follow a number of compulsory courses and choose electives you will go on exchange and you will write your bachelor s thesis your future career as an iba graduate you will be well-equipped to find entrylevel positions in global or multinational organizations the programme trains you for management and consultancy roles in the framework of the professional service industry while you may work directly for service-based organizations you could equally well be employed by large industrial companies or of course continue your studies on a master s level in the field of economics specific admission requirements international business administration is a numurus fixus programme only 150 students per year are selected students must hold a dutch vwo-diploma or an equivalent specific requirements and more details about the selection criteria can be found on the website www.feweb.vu.nl/iba your programme iba takes three years and is a fulltime programme a year has six periods during each period you will work intensively on two courses simultaneously you will attend lectures and participate in required case studies and discussion sessions you will work on assignments in small teams of students and you will prepare for classes and exams individually the programme will start with an introductory course on international business administration you will attend courses from each of the main disciplines of iba strategy marketing finance accounting organization human resource management and ict logistics furthermore 6 bachelor s programmes

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accounting and control methods the master s culminates in an individual thesis testing the full range of academic skills you can choose one of three specializations management control and accounting financial accounting and auditing information management bioinformatics most of the subjects you will take are under the responsibility of the centre for integrative bioinformatics vu ibivu in addition internships in high-level labs elsewhere are an interesting option your future career industry genomics/biomedical labs and hospitals all require bioinformaticians with master s degrees who are able to carry out analyses of newly measured data combined with existing genomics data covering many organisms the results of such comparative analyses can lead to the development of new medicines a novel soil remediation strategy or the discovery of a new bacterial gene etc the job market for good bioinformaticians is strongly on the rise for a number of years already the expectations are that the number of open positions will continue to grow much faster than the number of graduates your future career once you have successfully completed the master s programme you will have a solid understanding of the production chain of financial and administrative operations in major organizations the specialization in management control and accounting trains you to become a financial manager and controller financial accounting and auditing allows you to work as an internal or public auditor information management prepares you for a career in the field of management accounting and consultancy and emphasizes building skills in designing running and securing information systems if you want to continue your academic career vu university amsterdam offers a range of renowned postgraduate programmes that follow seamlessly from the master s programme in accounting and control see www.feweb.vu.nl/pgs the master s programme in accounting and control deals with all aspects of generating reporting and using financial data in organizations topics covered include management s use of financial information financial operations management preparing published financial statements financial auditing and accounting in corporate governance the programme equips you with knowledge of the relevant rules regulations as well as of the research techniques and theoretical frameworks you need to work in the field of accounting and control bioinformaticians are those lucky people taking on the great challenge of converting genomics data into knowledge to do so bioinformatics actively integrates contributions from such areas as mathematics computer science chemistry medicine and biology in other words it is a highly multidisciplinary field one essential aspect of bioinformatics is selecting what kinds of data and knowledge to exploit for example to select techniques for analysing a genome to find out more about a particular disease specific admission requirements the master s programme is open to motivated candidates with an appropriate qualification in a biology or exact science subject this is most likely to be a bachelor s degree or equivalent in computer science mathematics physics chemistry biology or pharmaceutical sciences your programme the master s programme in bioinformatics two-year is structured as follows compulsory courses 30 credits optional courses 18 credits major traineeship 36-42 credits minor traineeship 18-24 credits colloquium series and research proposal 6 credits some important courses are sequence analysis bioinformatics data analysis and tools intracellular networks and structural bioinformatics the programme includes 12 months of practical training you will complete two traineeships each more extensive than the other your programme vu university amsterdam is actively involved in research in the areas of accounting control and auditing many of the department s teaching staff are connected with arca the amsterdam research centre in accounting and the programme is closely involved in the centre s specialized research the teaching staff is drawn from both the academic and professional sectors we combine lectures with active teaching methods and course work in the form of assignments case studies and research there is a considerable emphasis on methodology and analytical specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in accounting or related field other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biology computer science drug discovery and safety medical natural sciences other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration specialization financial management msc in finance specialization financial management artificial intelligence ai as a student in ai you will study the application of knowledge acquisition representation and modelling multi-agent systems and techniques for independent research intelligence is more than logic philosophy logic psychology information science linguistic analysis and mathematics are all part of the programme you can choose one of the following specializations · knowledge technology and intelligent internet applications this specialization focuses on knowledge and the structuring of this knowledge · cognitive science this multidisciplinary specialization explores mind and cognition · computational intelligence and self-organization this multidisciplinary specialization explores organizations their dynamics and different internal structures · technical artificial intelligence apply techniques from computer science to problems associated with ai such as designing knowledge-based or multi-agent systems biology your future career almost all graduates find jobs relevant to their degree within a few months of graduating examples are organisational consultancy human factor design applied human-computer interaction ai students are highly desirable in the business research and public sectors a master s degree in artificial intelligence offers a solid foundation for continuing as a phd student at a university or specialist institute biology is the study of life in all its fascinating manifestations from viruses to human beings by embracing new technologies biologists have discovered that all life forms are governed by the same principles the building blocks of life and the processes that make life possible are the same in mice plants bacteria and in people too vu biologists are specialized in these universal principles of life between the earth plants animals and micro-organisms approaching these processes at levels ranging from the molecular and genetic to the regional · plant science focuses on growth and how plants develop and adapt to their environment other topics include plantmicrobe interactions structure and systematics molecular biology genetics evolution ecology and physiology · cell biology focuses on cell function and structure in different organisms · brain and behaviour focuses on the multiple facets relevant to all kinds of behavioural function and how these are influenced by genes the environment and developmental factors your future career you can choose to enter the field of scientific research sixty per cent of our graduates go on to conduct phd research at a university or specialist institute or perhaps choose for a different career path such as teaching public relations policy work or consultancy your programme the master s in artificial intelligence is a two-year programme worth 120 ects credits all specializations include either a work placement or research placement both of which are combined with a written scientific thesis the specialization you choose determines which compulsory and elective subjects you take a typical example of a compulsory component is knowledge management and modelling which covers organizational aspects of knowledge management and use of modern information-modelling techniques elective subjects include data mining techniques information retrieval and advanced selforganisation the programme culminates in a graduation project or traineeship your programme in addition to lectures and seminars there are a large number of compulsory practicals and excursions to help you gain a more thorough understanding of the material the programme twoyear consists of three compulsory courses six elective courses two research projects and a literature survey this survey is a key component of this programme you will carry out independent research into biology literature on a topic of your choice under the personal supervision of a tutor you can choose one of the following research specializations · ecology focuses on the functioning of and interactions specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in biology is required if you have a bachelor s degree in another subject the examination board will decide whether you can be admitted specific admission requirements admission to this master s programme is open to students with a bachelor s degree in artificial intelligence or students from computer science with appropriate specialization under specific circumstances other students may also be admitted other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam bioinformatics biomedical sciences biomolecular sciences ecology environment and resource management management policy-analysis and entrepreneurship in health and life sciences neurosciences other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam computer science information sciences 8 master s programmes master s programmes 9

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biomedical sciences of scope for practical work giving you the opportunity to use the very latest research methods and equipment you can choose one of the following specializations · infectious diseases · cardiovascular diseases · international public health · immunology · cell biology · psychophysiology · medical and behavior genomics business mathematics and informatics · computational intelligence you simulate the human brain in a computer programme to make decisions with optimization and data mining techniques · financial risk management you learn to price derivatives such as share options and strategies for risk management you will deal with both practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline all three areas of specialization prepare you for a career in business industry government or with a research facility in the master s programme in biomedical sciences you can link research in infectious diseases with international public health take up immunology and combine it with cell biology or specialize in two separate subjects like cardiovascular diseases and brain and behaviour or perhaps you would like to be the architect of your own specialization in short there are plenty of opportunities available your future career your job prospects are excellent with a master s degree in biomedical sciences sixty per cent of our graduates enter scientific research at a university or specialist institute but depending on your specialization it is also likely that you will find work involving policy-making for instance the master s in business mathematics and informatics bmi is a multidisciplinary programme aimed at improving business processes by applying a combination of methods based on mathematics computer science and business management bmi is hands-on from an understanding of the theoretical applications of the field you will be trained to recognize and solve company problems and will use your knowledge in the different areas of expertise to improve business practices your future career with a master s degree in bmi you will always be in demand on the labour market companies need academics who have learned to analyse quantitative problems come up with good solutions and implement them you may also wish to consider continuing your education in a phd research programme your programme the master s in biomedical sciences is a two-year full-time programme starting each september there are three compulsory courses you are free to select the rest from the seven specialization packages you will go on two research placements and you will write a literature-based thesis lectures form only a comparatively modest part of the biomedical sciences programme for the most part you are encouraged to conduct your own research and to pass on what you learn from your research activities to your fellow students there is plenty specific admission requirements specific admission requirements students who hold a bachelor s degree obtained at an institution outside of the netherlands may be admitted to the master s programme in biomedical sciences based on a decision by the board of examiners your programme bmi is a two year-programme the first six months are taken up with compulsory courses over the next twelve months you focus on one of three specializations the last six months you will do a traineeship you can choose from one of three specializations · business process optimization you will tackle quantitative business problems with the aid of mathematical algorithms which are then implemented in decision support systems students who have a bachelor s degree in business mathematics mathematics or econometrics from a university or an institute of higher education will be admitted with some additional requirements other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biology biomolecular sciences drug discovery and safety environment and resource management management policy analysis and entrepreneurship in health and life sciences neurosciences oncology computer science econometrics and operations research mathematics biomolecular sciences different cells the results can be used to determine the causes of serious illnesses for example · systems biology the course content is aimed at providing a quantitative understanding of how living systems function · biological chemistry focuses on the interaction of cells cellular structures and individual proteins with their chemical environment · biological physics uses methods and theories from the physical sciences to provide a detailed and quantitative understanding of biological processes cardiovascular research for more detailed programme information and admission requirements please visit www.vumc.com cardiovascularresearchmaster or contact the programme coordinator at e.kanters@vumc.nl your future career a master s degree in cardiovascular research will enable you to work in the field of cardiovascular research at universities research institutes and pharmaceutical or biotech companies in the netherlands or abroad the majority of cardiovascular research masters graduates 75 will rapidly join an international phd programme other options include further specialisation in medical or clinical programmes and management the master s in biomolecular sciences at vu university amsterdam is a programme for students with a researchoriented profile the focus is on how molecules lead to biological function in health and disease the programme covers genetics microbiology structural biology cell physiology molecular biology biochemistry biophysics biomathematics genomics bioinformatics immunology and infection your future career most graduates aspire to a career in research and opt for a phd after which they can continue their studies as postdoctoral researchers or work as university lecturers or hold jobs in industry some graduates work for medical product manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies this master s programme offers students with a bsc degree in biomedical sciences or general health sciences the possibility to follow a structured programme within cardiovascular sciences embedded within the icar-vu institute for cardiovascular research of vu university medical center the purpose of this master s is education in all aspects of cardiovascular function and cardiovascular disease specific admission requirements bachelor degree in life sciences or related field other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam your programme the master s programme in biomolecular sciences at vu university amsterdam combines theory with practice in the first semester you will start with compulsory courses following the compulsory courses you will start your first internship research project the second internship the literature study and the additional selected topics form the main components of the second year of study you can choose one of the following specializations · cell biology focuses on the processes within a cell as well as the interaction between these processes and between specific admission requirements students with bachelor s degrees ranging from biomedical sciences and biology to chemistry physics mathematics and engineering can be admitted to the programme the examination board will decide on admission the board may set additional requirements if necessary your programme the two-year programme 120 credits provides students with tremendous opportunities to fulfill their personal ambitions the programme is research-oriented and has a multidisciplinary character students are trained in state of the art techniques in cardiovascular research diagnostics and therapy the programme consists of 6 compulsory courses total 30 credits a minor research project 21 credits a major research project 42 credits and a literature project 9 credits you are free to choose from a range of courses up to 18 credits within the general requirements of the programme master s programme in oncology other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biology biomedical sciences drug discovery and safety environment and resource management management policy analysis and entrepreneurship in health and life sciences neurosciences oncology 10 master s programmes master s programmes 11

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chemistry if you opt for analytical sciences your courses might include biomolecular spectroscopy mass spectrometry separation sciences if you opt for molecular design synthesis and catalysis your courses might include coordination and organometallic chemistry synthetic organic chemistry bio-organic chemistry if you opt for molecular simulation and photonics your courses might include applied theoretical chemistry and molecular photonics and understanding quantum chemistry cognitive neuropsychology courses include neuroanatomy cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology neuropsychological disorders development and course neuropharmacology attention human information processing perception brain imaging thinking and deciding memory and memory disorders and neural models of cognitive processes your future career you become a versatile and skilled researcher who is capable of pursuing a successful career in the netherlands or abroad within universities research institutes or a clinical setting psychology and the brain take on a more and more important role in society students find careers in developing evidence-based clinical applications in human factors research in marketing and ict in industry product development and in the pharmacological industry many move on to do a phd in cognitive psychology neuropsychology or one of the other brain sciences chemistry forms the bridge between biology at one end of the spectrum biomolecular chemistry and physics and mathematics at the other physical-theoretical chemistry traditionally organic and analytical chemistry ­ synthesizing and measuring ­ lie at the heart of the discipline your future career there are many different career opportunities for chemists depending on your choice of specialization 100 of the students find a job after there graduation the figures break down as follows scientific research 10 chemical/pharmaceutical industry 41 government or private-sector policy-making 24 teaching 7 other jobs 17 range from inspection services to forensic science specialist and from financial risk manager to restoration specialist your programme the master s in chemistry is a two-year programme that offers various specialization tracks each master s programme consists of introductory and advanced courses a research project in the field of your specialization including a master s thesis examinations a dissertation and a colloquium there are also optional courses you can choose a specialization track that suits your own particular ambitions and interests · analytical sciences · molecular design synthesis and catalysis · molecular simulation and photonics in this programme you will learn how to investigate the human mind you will study individual patients with brain damage or neurological disorders to obtain an accurate impression of the relationship between the nature and the location of the injury and the patient s symptoms you will learn to interpret these cases within cognitive and neuropsychological theories as well as acquire essential skills in the cognitive neurosciences in the end you will become an expert on brain functioning specific admission requirements your programme you will interpret clinical cases within cognitiveneuropsychological theories and put these theories to the test in a clinical environment you will do so by making use of behavioural measurements neuropsychological tests and neurophysiological techniques such as eeg and mri the programme also has a strong focus on academic skills such as critical analysis and presenting your own research the two-year programme includes four elective courses seminars a research project and writing a master s thesis a bachelor s degree in psychology cognitive science artifical intelligence biology or related field with a keen interest in research specific admission requirements direct admission tot the master s programme in chemistry is possible with a bachelor s degree in chemistry if you hold a bachelor s degree in a related subject please contact the master s coordinator marly van den boom m.van.den.boom@beta.vu.nl other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam research master cognitive science research master neuroscience other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biomolecular sciences drug discovery and safety christian studies of science and society the course offers an introduction into an integral christian perspective providing a challenging critical and yet balanced evaluation of cultural developments it also offers an analysis of modern and postmodern philosophy aimed at discerning the basic motives driving the development of contemporary culture there are three subprogramme s science technology and responsibility politics and society or ethics healthcare and social work comparative arts and media studies specialization design cultures the specialization design cultures of the master s degree comparative arts and media studies focuses on product design graphic design and fashion in a broad social cultural and academic context central to the programme is the diversity of cultural processes where design has evolved as a practice a product an environment and a discourse in recent decades the focus is on both the designer as `author and the complex chain of production sale consumption and criticism in which design operates and derives its many different meanings possible electives are · · · · · · · reading concepts of intermediality contexts practices and institutions of intermediality cross-medial storytelling creative city heritage and design theories of architecture urbanism and landscape size and scale in art your future career do you dare to question the purpose of your discipline the master s programme is a one-year course that aims at providing students with the intellectual tools for analyzing key issues in contemporary science and society from a christian perspective this tradition which means taking an open and critical approach to modern-day issues stretches back to augustine and many other thinkers within the christian tradition with students from many different countries enrolled the programme provides a unique opportunity for debating these issues in an international context your future career the programme aims to equip you for a deeper fulfillment of various functions in higher education or in social political and professional organizations training in various skills to prepare students for future responsibilities within organizations in public debates and academic work quite generally this specialization of design cultures prepares students for employment in various sectors of the job market students of design cultures can look forward to careers in cultural institutions editor project manager museums researcher curator media author critic producer government administrator advisor design agencies researcher consultant and educational and research institutes teacher researcher specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university specific admission requirements direct admission to the master s programme is possible with an academic bachelor s degree in design art film television media or cultural studies it is also suitable for students with a bachelor s degree in humanities history journalism communication studies literature etc and a solid background at least 30 ects-credits in design art film television or media studies your programme your programme at vu university amsterdam there is a long-standing tradition of christian philosophical thinking and debate which concentrates on a critical analysis of various contemporary issues · presuppositions and consequences of the empirical sciences and related technologies · the ideological background of political and social developments · the rise of instrumentalism in various professions like health care and social work other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam research in reformed theology theology bible translation theology church ministry theology contextual and cross cultural theology theology divinity theology evangelical and reformation theology theology living reformed theology theology pentacostal studies the specialization is a one-year master s degree programme comprising courses 30 ects-credits electives tutorials or internships 10 ects-credits and a master s thesis 20 ects-credits compulsory courses are · · · · design history and culture methods of design analysis the meanings of design design in words criticism writing and theory the arts and crafts of dutch design other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam the specialization intermedialities and the two-year research master s visual arts media and architecture 12 master s programmes 13

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comparative arts and media studies specialization intermedialities the specialization on intermedialities of the master s programme comparative arts and media studies focuses on the relations between visual arts film literature television and the digital media intermedialities are crossovers and interrelations between the arts and the media but also within and between various media these have been intensified with the arrival of the digital hyper medium insofar as the latter works through the interplay of words images and sounds on the screen but also through the convergence of film television radio news writing e-books and photography on the web possible interdisciplinary electives are narrativity and intermediality re-visions new views on british culture the gothic gaze visual art and the american poet theories of gender and culture creative city cooperation during the reconstruction and the compulsory courses of the design cultures specialization culture organization and management cultural change intervention in the first semester you follow a number of in-depth seminars in the second semester you conduct fieldwork research for your master thesis you may conduct this research in the netherlands or abroad for example in southeast asia southern africa or the caribbean your future career your future career this specialization of comparative arts and media studies prepares students for employment in various sectors of the job market graduates work in the fields of cultural and historical research in digital registration of cultural heritage materials in cultural policy and administration in education in other sectors of arts and culture such as museums archives film theatres and cultural funds and as festival organizers programmers producers and distributors the prospects for com graduates are positive with international jobs available in a wide array of sectors many graduates become consultants others obtain positions within corporations as commercial officers for example in customer relations or policy support officers for example in internal communications graduates are also equipped to pursue a career as a phd researcher specific admission requirements direct admission to the master s programme is possible with an academic bachelor s degree in art film tv digital media or visual cultural studies it is also suitable for students with a background in another humanities subject e.g history journalism communication studies comparative literature with a solid background at least 30 ects-credits in art film tv digital media or visual cultural studies your programme the specialization is a one-year master s degree programme comprising seminars 30 ects-credits electives tutorials or internships 10 ects-credits and a master s thesis 20-ects credits compulsory courses are · introduction reading concepts of intermediality · the art of comparison · intermedialities context practices and institutions · cross-media storytelling organizations are a social intersection where people meet the unique culture organization and management com programme explores how people deal with their work customers and each other within their organizations com provides a deeper understanding of the complex socio-cultural patterns and processes within organizations integrating knowledge of organizations with social-scientific insights into culture identity and power the programme is characterized by its avoidance of standard models research techniques and theoretical approaches emphasize the value of different types of qualitative data typical of an ethnographic approach combining insights from anthropology and psychology specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in anthropology sociology or a related discipline you must have had social sciences research methodology if you hold a bachelor s degree in a non-related discipline or a qualification not equivalent to a three-year dutch university degree you may be required to complete a one-year pre-master s programme the examination board evaluates all applications on an individual basis see www.vu.nl/com your programme the master s in com is a one-year full-time programme starting in september the programme enables students to deepen their knowledge of the cultural dimension of management and organization as well as their skills to research describe and explain this dimension focuses on themes such as transnational entrepreneurship identity and diversity in organizations and other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam political science international relations transnational governance political science comparative european politics political science global environmental governance social and cultural anthropology social research other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam the specialization design cultures and the two-year research master s visual arts media and architecture computer science · multimedia · formal methods and software verification · technical artificial intelligence drug discovery and safety your future career many of our graduates opt for a career as a software engineer but there are a wealth of other options including information analyst and project manager alternatively you could become a web engineer a data warehouse consultant a user interface designer a systems specialist or an it consultant a few of our students opt to pursue research a phd can lead to an academic career in the netherlands or abroad but a career in government or business is also possible in the master s programme in computer science you will learn a great deal about the technology behind distributed computers computer systems software engineering internet technology and a host of related areas the master s programme is designed to offer a solid basis for a career in business as well as to prepare you for further education as a scientific researcher specific admission requirements students with a computer science bachelor s diploma can apply for admission to the master s programme in computer science we will judge on a case-by-case basis whether the student s bachelor s degree fits the chosen specialization of the master s programme and whether and to what extent a pre-master s track might be required the examination board may set additional requirements the development of new drugs is the central theme of this programme you will examine this from a range of perspectives chemical medical pharmacological toxicological and genetic a multidisciplinary approach like this is essential for the development of the drugs of tomorrow improved or modified biological properties to form compounds as the basis for new medicines · computational medicinal chemistry toxicology uses extremely fast computers to study new molecules and to predict their properties and interactions with biological molecules with the aim of forecasting whether they are likely to have medicinal applications · biomolecular drug analysis studies the development of new methods for analysing biological samples and use fully automatic systems e.g high-throughput screening to study interactions between drugs and proteins and to identify lead molecules for new drug target proteins your future career graduates have excellent career prospects and can generally expect to earn a good salary the figures break down as follows scientific research 45 pharmaceutical sales 25 government or private-sector policy-making 10 teaching 5 other jobs 15 range from clinical studies worker to patent agent and from ministry of justice toxicologist to customs researcher your programme you will follow advanced courses on drug development a research project in the field of your specialization including a master s thesis examinations a dissertation and a colloquium there are also optional courses you can choose one of the following specializations · molecular pharmacology investigates where and how drug molecules work in the human body and studies the mechanisms through which a medicine has its particular effect · molecular toxicology studies the mechanisms behind the unwanted and sometimes toxic properties of substances · drug design synthesis concentrates on the computer aided drug design and the synthesis of new substances with your programme the master s in computer science is a two-year programme worth 120 credits you can choose from a range of specializations each one consisting of a number of compulsory subjects a subject on the theory of computer science a mathematics subject and compulsory practicals within the specialization you also have the freedom to choose a number of optional subjects you will conclude the programme with a master s project or traineeship you can choose one of the following specializations · internet and web technology · high-performance distributed computing · software engineering specific admission requirements you can gain direct admission to the master s in drug discovery and safety with a bachelor s degree in pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry if you hold a bachelor s degree in a related subject please contact the master s coordinator marly van den boom m.van.den.boom@beta.vu.nl other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam artificial intelligence ­ business mathematics and informatics information sciences ­ parallel and distributed computer systems other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biomolecular sciences ­ chemistry 14 master s programmes master s programmes 15

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earth sciences you study earth sciences because you want to understand planet earth a complex system the programme focuses on our areas of expertise in research including tectonics paleo-climatology sedimentology quaternary geology planetary geology and isotopegeochemistry you will participate in a research project including fieldwork laboratory work and/or computer modelling geological record physical geography land-surface processes ocean and climate dynamics climate change ecology and the role of man in `system earth · geoarchaeology where conventional archaeologists focus on social context and culture in geoarchaeology you will address the geographical geological biological and material sciences aspects of the remnants of our ancestors · earth science and economics focus on how the continuously changing `system earth affects our economy and on how we can implement earth scientific knowledge in spatial decision making processes natural hazards drought problems in agriculture new water storage areas sustainable use of natural resources etc econometrics and operations research your future career where your career as an earth scientist takes you depends upon your specialization oil and gas companies soil consultancy firms and museums are among the many possibilities you can also pursue a career in research at a government ministry university geological service or research institute your programme the master s in earth sciences is a broad interdisciplinary two-year programme worth 120 credits our diverse range of subjects includes sedimentary environments dynamics and climate change recorders building tectonic models advanced geochronology contaminant hydrogeology magmatic processes and soil vegetation atmosphere exchange you can choose one of the following specializations · solid earth use computer models geochemistry and geophysics to study deep lithospheric processes and link them with basin deformation uplift and erosion · applied environmental geosciences focus on the earth s surface and broaden your knowledge of the subrecent econometrics operations research is a fascinating scientific discipline which develops state-of-the-art quantitative methods and applies them to the analysis of economic problems in their broadest sense due to the diversity of modelling and analytical techniques the programme is divided into two specializations see below each stream provides you with the opportunity to examine a number of areas in greater depth oriented on either economic or business processes monte carlo simulations for short-term forecasting within the area of mathematical economics you will learn to model and investigate markets with large players and develop optimal business strategies · operations research and business econometrics is geared towards optimizing operational business processes you will learn to construct and analyse network models of logistic systems and stochastic models of business decision problems you will develop algorithms for solving these models using techniques from combinatorial optimization and discrete event simulation your future career our graduates have excellent career prospects in areas where mathematics statistics and ict are applied to the quantitative analysis of all kinds of problems from the world of business finance economics and beyond econometricians find employment in national policy research departments at planning agencies and government ministries in financial institutions and consultancy firms operations researchers can be found in a range of industries including logistics innovative software development transport and distribution manufacturing and consultancy you can also apply for a phd your programme the curriculum features many of the latest developments in areas such as financial econometrics combinatorial optimization and game theory students benefit from studying in small groups and working closely with the academic staff the programme offers two streams · econometrics and mathematical economics focusing on econometric methods and techniques within finance and economics within the area of econometrics you will learn to model economic time series and estimate parameters using advanced statistical techniques such as kalman filters and specific admission requirements the examination board can admit students on the basis of a foreign diploma which is equivalent to at least a dutch bachelor s degree in earth sciences for further questions please contact dr bernd andeweg bernd.andeweg@falw.vu.nl specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in econometrics operations research mathematical economics or related field other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam ecology environment and resource management geographical information sciences geosciences of basins and lithosphere hydrology other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business mathematics and informatics ecology your future career the specialization ecocatch will teach you to integrate the effects of all the different ecosystems of water passes through on the way from the source to the sea economics your future career about fifty percent of our students pursue their studies at phd level others opt for a career in consultancy or applied environmental sciences where they deal with topics such as nature management and restoration landscape planning plant breeding and the development of molecular tools to assess pollution improve food quality or help identify alternative energy sources some of our graduates work in policy preparation for government water boards or ngos development and other important topics these subjects are often a reflection of current policy debate you can but are not required to choose one of the following specializations · development economics · economic and social policy · international and macroeconomic policy · spatial transport and environmental economics finally you will conduct your own research and subject existing theories to critical tests there are three research groups associated with this programme all have a prominent international profile and are involved in national policy debates ecology is about understanding how nature works both as an aim in itself and with a view to maintaining biodiversity and combating the effects of pollution and climate change in this respect the master s in ecology at vu university amsterdam is unique we study ecology from a plant animal and systems perspective in determining ecological properties we operate from the molecular level ­ looking at which genes trigger responses to environmental stress ­ up to the regional scale using field observations to identify ecosystems patterns and functions specific admission requirements in general you can be admitted to the master s programme in ecology if you have completed a bachelor s degree in biology if you have a bachelor s degree in another subject the examination board will decide whether you can be admitted and will set additional requirements if necessary economics is concerned with virtually every aspect of society this master s is a high-quality programme for the prospective professional economist with an interest in applying modern economic analyses to everyday problems using behavioural models and statistical techniques you will tackle economic issues such as poverty social security inflation and traffic congestion you will learn to take a structured approach to solving practical problems and basing research conclusions and policy recommendations on scientific principles graduates are versatile and independent economists your future career a graduate in economics is a well-trained economist with extensive knowledge of economic techniques and economic policy issues some graduates become consultants with firms geared towards public policy or market analysts at organizations such as competition authorities or the central banks others join multinationals mainly in banking and insurance or pursue an academic career by becoming a phd student or a researcher at a university your programme in this two-year programme you will spent the first four months on coursework the remainder of each year is spent on a literature survey and a thesis half of the courses are compulsory while the other half consists of electives you will select your own thesis topics and your work will be supervised by one of our lecturers you are encouraged to complete one thesis at vu university amsterdam and the other at another institute abroad if relevant to give you the best possible preparation for other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam biology earth sciences environment and resource management hydrology your programme this programme teaches you to put economics into practice and to use your insights to make constructive contributions to current debates you will gain a thorough understanding of basic economic tools in microeconomics macroeconomics and econometrics furthermore the programme offers a variety of specializations the field courses offered in each specialization are challenging and discuss state-of-the-art academic literature relating to e.g globalization health economics transport economics human specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in economics or closely related field other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in spatial transport and environmental economics msc in econometrics and operations research -tinbergen institute master of philosophy in economics research 16 master s programmes master s programmes 17

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tinbergen institute economics research master the first year of the master of philosophy programme provides rigorous training in the core subjects and tools of economics and finance in the second year students specialize in a research field by doing field coursework and thesis research students conclude the programme by writing a master s thesis under the supervision of a research fellow the thesis can serve as a starting point for phd research specializations are economics track finance track english language and culture specialization methaphor studies english language and culture specialization metaphor studies metaphor studies is a one-year master s programme in english language cognition and communication that is unique in the world it is taught by internationally well-known specialists and is part of a new and exciting teaching and research community at vu university amsterdam whose members focus on the study of effective communication in various languages media and domains including journalism and health metaphor studies is an interdisciplinary programme including linguistic cognitive and social aspects of metaphor in interaction attention is given to fundamental and applied issues of metaphor which may each form the basis of the master s thesis conversations fiction education journalism and so on 2 metaphor in cognition with special attention to the way our thoughts about abstract contents such as time emotions relationships and organizations are organized metaphorically 3 metaphor in communication with special attention to the multimodal nature of metaphor including metaphor in visuals cartoons advertisements and gesture your future career upon completion you ll be a specialist in english language and linguistics with a strong international orientation and trained in discussing and writing about complex ideas relating to language use in effective communication in different media and institutional settings this affords excellent opportunities in the growing international corporate sector in recent years many of our graduates have found employment in the commercial sector working as a communications specialist as a marketing manager a lexicographer or subtitler there are also many opportunities available in journalism translation editing and publishing alternatively you can choose to continue your studies by pursuing a research degree or an educational master s degree that enables you to teach senior secondary school classes vu university amsterdam s research master in economics finance and econometrics is part of tinbergen institute s graduate programme which consists of two years of intensive coursework and research in the master s of philosophy in economics and three years of phd thesis research the programme is a research master s in economics econometrics and finance and leads to a msc degree it is a selective programme geared towards excellent students who wish to pursue an academic or research-oriented career your future career students who perform well in this programme are expected to transfer to the three-year in this programme the institute s phd students are employed as researchers by the economics department of universiteit van amsterdam vu university amsterdam or erasmus university rotterdam these are fulltime positions that come with all the benefits of employment including a good salary the programme is also an excellent stepping stone to a career outside academia alumni have taken up influential positions all over the world at universities in the government sector international organizations and major companies your programme tinbergen institute is accredited by the royal netherlands academy of arts and sciences knaw tinbergen institute works together with the economics departments of erasmus university rotterdam universiteit van amsterdam and vu university amsterdam the institute ensures the high quality of the graduate programme by selecting lecturers from among the best researchers of the three departments a large proportion of the students come from outside the netherlands specific admission requirements a bachelor s or master s degree in economics or related field admission is both highly selective and competitive also see www.tinbergen.nl your programme the programme60 ects-credits consists of three 10 ects-credits obligatory courses one 10 ects-credits elective course from elsewhere in the faculty and a 20 ects-credits master s thesis of approximately 25,000 words the three courses focus on 1 metaphor in language with special attention to the method of identifying metaphor in natural language use of various kinds specific admission requirements a bachelor s programme in english linguistics other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam the research master s linguistics and the one year linguistics master s degree specializations bible translation and language documentation other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in economics and other related programmes english language and culture specialization literature visualized literature visualized is the literary specialization of the english language and culture master s programme at vu university amsterdam it approaches the relationship of literature with its visual sister arts from both a theoretical and practical perspective literature visualized which is taught in cooperation with comparative arts and media studies examines the ways in which literature interacts with the visual arts ranging from painting to television what are the differences and similarities between how a story is told in fiction as opposed to a theatre production or a movie how is visuality represented in poems plays and novels your future career upon completion you ll be a specialist in english literary studies with a strong international orientation and trained in discussing and writing about complex ideas this affords excellent opportunities in the growing international corporate sector in recent years many of our graduates have found employment in the commercial sector working as a communications specialist as a marketing manager a lexicographer or subtitler there are also many opportunities available in journalism translation editing and publishing alternatively you can choose to continue your studies by pursuing a research degree or an educational master s degree that enables you to teach senior secondary school classes entrepreneurship business administration is dedicated to providing excellent teaching programmes in entrepreneurship the programme focuses specifically on teaching about entrepreneurship innovation and creativity and includes workshops encounters with entrepreneurs and analysis of their backgrounds and novel teaching methods such as producing multi-media presentations on genuine entrepreneurial environments for discussion and further analysis your future career there is a growing realization that small and young businesses can have a major impact on economic growth and that entrepreneurship provides fertile ground for innovation in the entrepreneurship specialization we view entrepreneurship as processes of creating and exploiting opportunities by combining resources in novel ways this produces new economic public and social value creativity plays a vital role in these processes we study entrepreneurial processes in all contexts where they occur in small companies as well as large firms in governmental organizations and among individual professionals once you have passed all the components of the master s programme you will be awarded the degree of master of science in business administration with the annotation of your specialization students completing a degree with this specialization may go on to become founders of their own firms intrapreneurs entrepreneur in the context of a larger organization entrepreneurs in an even broader sense entrepreneurship-as-lifestyle managers who aim to create an entrepreneurial culture within their firm policymakers who aim to create conditions in order to stimulate entrepreneurship consultants or project leaders in innovation pathways entrepreneurship researchers etc specific admission requirements a bachelor s programme in a related field other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam english language and culture specialization methaphor studies your programme your programme in a nutshell literature visualized consists of 60 ects-credits and aims to give new insights into the ways in which literary works and the visual art continually reinforce one another after a theoretical core course you will be exposed to a host of highly diverse yet interrelated courses on renaissance theatre american poetry and gothic fiction that zoom in on the visual turn the master s specialization in entrepreneurship is unique in its broad interpretation of entrepreneurship broader than `simply new venture creation you will learn to appreciate the complexity and the challenges associated with the highly rewarding entrepreneurial activities that take place in organizations of all shapes and sizes this master s specialization is developed in close cooperation with the prestigious vu center for entrepreneurship www.feweb.vu.nl/vucfe which specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in business administration with courses related to entrepreneurship other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration and related specializations 18 master s programmes master s programmes 19

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environment and resource management erm in addition to the core components you can opt for one of two specializations · energy studies · climate and water policy · environmental studies · ecosystem services and biodiversity finance honours track quantitative finance your future career erm offers excellent career prospects in the environment policy and management sectors around 80 of our graduates find a job within six months of completing the programme of whom 35 have employment immediately upon graduation graduates have gone on to positions as advisor for arcadis consultant for ubach munné associates policy officer for the consultative committee for amsterdam airport schiphol and researcher for the netherlands environmental assessment agency mnp courses and the expertise of three research teams whose work is published internationally the variety of optional courses allows you to design your own specialization and create your own career profile you can focus on fundamental methodological subjects or on the application of advanced methodology subjects include advanced econometrics investments quantitative risk management stochastic processes and derivatives the programme concludes with an individual thesis your future career the quantitative finance honours track is a prestigious programme within the master s in finance for students wich have not only interests in finance but also in quantitative modelling aspects in the finance profession you will tackle issues in the field of risk management and the development of complex financial products and apply methodological concepts to real life situations you will be well-trained in asset pricing investment issues and derivatives but also in the application of the modern computational and econometric techniques needed for a successful career upon successful completion of the programme you will be awarded the title master of science in finance with the annotation quantitative finance honours track the career opportunities for graduates are excellent as there is an evergrowing demand for people who can provide solid quantitative analyses of financial and economic issues examples of jobs within your field include derivates specialist hedge fund manager asset/liability manager risk manager and financial product developer the department s staff has many contacts in the financial sector which can be of great help the master s programme in erm focuses on environmental change and resource depletion we regard environmental problems as societal problems the programme will train you in a multidisciplinary approach towards analysing and solving environmental problems in a variety of contexts your programme the master s in environment and resource management is a oneyear programme comprizing a number of core modules a research project and a portfolio you will be able to select the topics for many of your individual and group assignments including the essay environmental report policy paper and master s thesis you will round off your studies with a traineeship or independent research project at ivm or another leading organization in the past students have carried out their research projects at alterra rivm ecn delft hydraulics and rikz research institutes fmo a development bank etc international and arcadis consultancy firms greenpeace international ieep both ends and friends of the earth ngos unep and the ministry of transport and public works specific admission requirements new applicants must at least hold a bachelor s degree from a university or an institute of higher vocational education with a minimum of three years of full-time study all applications will be assessed by the examination board your programme quantitative finance responds to the need in the financial community to quantify and manage risks more effectively the programme also responds to shifts in the regulations for businesses ifrs banks basel ii and pensions and insurance organizations solvency ii the faculty of economics and business and the faculty of sciences of vu university amsterdam have joined forces to produce this programme as result of this union you will benefit from an extensive range of optional specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in finance or related field investments mathematics programming econometrics other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam earth sciences ecology ­ hydrology ­ earth sciences other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in finance msc in business administration specialization financial management msc in stochastic and financial mathematics finance while the regular master s programme in finance has no formal specializations optional courses allow you to build your preferred career profile in either corporate finance corporate transactions corporate governance etc or investments portfolio management alm derivatives etc students may also choose for a quantitative honours track financial management business administration the financial management specialization of the master s programme in business administration is built on three main pillars corporate finance financial and management accounting and financial markets professionals in financial management need to have a broad expertise in these three fields the programme is flexible and offers two subspecialisations financial management in business finance and accounting functional approach and financial management in the financial sector banking and insurance sector approach your future career there is a wide range of career opportunities open to you with a master s degree in finance you can join national or multinational companies banks and insurers or go into consultancy government or the academic sector occupations include financial specialist risk manager treasurer banker financial consultant fund manager investment expert and financial analyst given the importance of financial markets their constant innovation and the changing regulatory framework in the sector there are likely to be many career opportunities in the foreseeable future · finance accounting offers a wide spectrum of relevant knowledge for the financial manager crossing the boundary between finance and accounting and emphasizing the business administration programmes integrated approach · banking insurance provides students with insightful knowledge of financial products like pensions and insurance the management of financial institutions for instance banks and of the way financial markets work your future career once you have passed all the components of the master s programme you will be awarded the title of master of science in business administration with the annotation of your specialization in financial management and sub specialization our graduates have found jobs in the corporate sector treasurer risk manager controller or financial manager in the financial sector bankers analysts portfolio managers accounting experts insurance experts in the non-profit sector national government agencies international agencies supervisory bodies or in consultancy for those who wish to pursue an academic career our curriculum is designed to allow easy entrance to the post-graduate programmes see www.feweb.vu.nl/pgs the master s in finance at vu university amsterdam provides the conceptual frameworks and practical insights in financial economics vital to understanding how financial management and financial markets operate the financial sector is constantly subject to change and innovation creating a need for people who have a thorough understanding of finance to shape workable solutions and improvements this calls for academic skills knowledge of financial economics and awareness of the latest developments in the industry specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in finance or related field your programme throughout the programme there is a strong focus on finding answers to burning questions of financial economics in lectures and tutorials you will examine real-life case studies and learn to apply theoretical concepts to specific practical problems our teaching staff is engaged in international financial research and several hold key positions at such leading financial institutions as abp ing abn amro dnb thus providing a direct link between cutting-edge academic theories and their application in the real world of finance your programme other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration specialization financial management msc in finance honours track quantitative finance msc in accounting specialization financial management msc in stochastic and financial mathematics the master s specialization in financial management draws clear links between in-depth academic and conceptual insights in corporate finance accounting and financial markets and the everyday realities of the finance professional it also aims to develop an academic attitude which proves to be very helpful in personal development and professional career the programme is part of the vu amsterdam school of finance which is closely associated with the dutch financial sector you can choose elective courses with the following focus areas specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in business administration with courses related to corporate finance financial management and financial markets other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration and any other related specialization msc in finance 20 master s programmes master s programmes 21

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fundamental and clinical human movement science research methods and methology and selective courses to prepare especially for the research year the second year is dedicated to research and is spent as an internship the department offers ample possibilities for spending part of the internship abroad upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a master of science degree msc this is an internationally recognized qualification geosciences of basins and lithosphere · sedimentary basins architecture and evolution · continental lithosphere composition and rates of processes · petroleum systems development and regional geology in the second year you will also attend courses at one or more of our partner universities to ensure that you get `the best of both worlds you will work on a specialized research project at a university or company and can enroll in a variety of advanced short courses your future career the research master s programme aims at training for socalled translational research research on the cutting edge of fundamental and clinical human movement sciences that attempts to integrate fundamental knowledge and clinical questions this requires a strongly multidisciplinary approach but also a well developed knowledge and experience of the workings of fundamental research and clinical practice the programme intends to prepare students for a research career in the area of movement-related disorders a master s degree in `fundamental and clinical human movement science means you are a qualified specialist in that field the programme intends to prepare students for a research career in the area of movement-related disorders quantitative knowledge of sedimentary basins is becoming increasingly important to sustainable development in europe not only are sedimentary basins mankind s repositories for water geothermal energy and hydrocarbon resources but they also host media for the storage of reclaimed water natural gas and waste including nuclear waste and perhaps most importantly co2 this research master s is international and multidisciplinary in scope students build regional knowledge of sedimentary basins worldwide and conduct thematic fieldwork your future career upon completion of this programme universities will be keen to welcome you as a research fellow this degree also offers the best route to a career in industry and research institutes networks with industry and research institutes are expressed in three positions of extra ordinary professors they play an important role in teaching subjects in the field of geo-energy petroleum geothermal energy and aspects of co2 sequestration are part of their expertise specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in human movement science or related field it is a so-called selective master s programme which implies that the programme has a maximum intake of thirty students per year and that admission is linked to strict criteria such as the average grade for either bsc or pre-master s programme the quality of the pre-master s bachelor s research project and of course motivation and proficiency in english your programme fundamental and clinical human movement science is a two-year master s degree programme the research master s offers a very broad but human movement oriented programme stretching from molecular biology to cognitive neuroscience and human motor behaviour the first year of the programme is dedicated to training for research which embraces a core programme on subjects relevant for translational interdisciplinary research training in general your programme this small scale master s programme is a two-year programme consisting of lectures practical work and research projects a strong emphasis is placed on presentation oral and written the application of knowledge and skills and fieldwork during the first year you will be based at vu university amsterdam where you will choose one of the following specializations specific admission requirements the examination board can admit students on the basis of a foreign diploma which is equivalent to at least a dutch bachelor s degree in earth sciences please contact the master s coordinator reini.zoetemeijer@falw.vu.nl other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam human movement sciences sport exercise and health other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam earth sciences ecology environment and resource management geographical information sciences ­ hydrology geographical information science project core modules in gis touch upon the following topics advanced gis 5 ects database theory 4 ects geodata capture standards quality 5 ects research methods 4 ects the following specializations are offered within the gis programme gis giscience gis and management gis and environment health sciences disease prevention and treatment · nutrition and health explores the role that diet plays in maintaining good health and in disease treatment and recovery · international public health has a strong interdisciplinary focus and covers international developments in health intervention strategies due to globalization health concerns are changing too your future career geographical information science gis is one of the fastest expanding areas in information technology offered under the auspices of unigis a network of universities cooperating in the design and delivery of distance learning in gis the master s programme at vu university amsterdam enables professionals and students to acquire new knowledge and skills in the field the employment market for gis graduates is very healthy many students have got promotion career advancement or new jobs during the programme or after completing their studies the research group responsible for the gis programme spinlab spatial information laboratory is always open to good phd proposals graduates are employed as for example information systems manager applications analyst or gis consultant your future career since 1900 life expectancy in western europe increased by 30 years only 5 of those years can be attributed to curative medicine the remaining 25 years are due to public health hygiene and prevention measures in the master s programme in health sciences you will learn to explore and analyse the various complex factors that contribute to health and disease health sciences touches on many aspects of society with a resulting broad range of career options your excellent analytical ability comprehensive overview of the healthcare system and specialized knowledge and skills will make you a valuable asset to employers in the healthcare sector career options include a post as researcher at a university or specialist institute health insurance policy officer sickness prevention policy officer for municipal health services communication advisor on health issues manager of a healthcare institution epidemiologist and health advisor for an ngo your programme gis is offered as a three-year distance-learning programme on a part-time basis distance-learning means that you will study approximately 8 to 10 hours per week via the internet one week per year in june you will participate in a workshop at the campus during this workshop you will attend lectures and you will work on group assignments with your fellow students gis is a flexible modular programme it is divided into a basic component comprising core modules and a specialization involving elective modules enabling you to tailor the programme to meet your specific needs after completing the specialization modules you will also start working on your master s research specific admission requirements the examination board can admit students on the basis of a foreign diploma which is equivalent to at least a dutch bachelor s degree in any subject please contact the master s coordinator jdekkers@feweb.vu.nl your programme in this one-year programme you will choose one specialization see below complete a 5-month internship and write your thesis each specialization comprize 5 courses of one month each two courses are compulsory two courses are electives you can choose one of the following specializations · policy and organization of healthcare focuses on health technology assessment and health economics · prevention and public health you study human behaviour in their living and working environment · infectious diseases and health examines pathogenic micro-organisms and parasites from the perspective of specific admission requirements the examination board can admit students on the basis of a foreign diploma which is equivalent to at least a dutch bachelor s degree in health sciences contact the master s coordinator marianne donker for personal advice and further information regarding admission marianne.donker@falw.vu.nl other interesting programmes containing gis courses at vu university amsterdam archaeology earth sciences ecology business administration specialization transport and scm spatial transport and environmental economics environment and resource management geosciences of basins and litosphere hydrology other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam lifestyle and chronic disorders management policy-analysis and entrepreneurship in health and life sciences 22 master s programmes master s programmes 23

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human movement sciences sport exercise and health research and write a thesis upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a master of science degree msc this is an internationally recognized qualification hydrology your future career a master s degree in `human movement sciences sport exercise and health means you are a qualified specialist in that field most graduates start to work as a researcher or as an independent consultant in areas where scientific knowledge of human movement plays an important role the career opportunities available to specialists with these qualifications are many and varied depending upon the choices you make during the course you might find work as a researcher tutor or consultant but also as a psychomotor therapist or exercise physiologist hydrogeology focuses on saturated and unsaturated groundwater and surface water flows on a local and regional scale as well as on groundwater exploration and water quality issues ecohydrology focuses on processes regulating the hydrological cycle and water quality and how these are affected by changes occurring at the land surface in response to human activities e.g deforestation climate change your future career hydrology studies the movement of water and its quality throughout earth s hydrological cycle the msc programme deals with the natural processes regulating the quantity and quality of our fresh water resources and how changes in our environment pollution population growth land use change affect the surface and ground water resources you might be involved in managing surface water or groundwater resources groundwater exploration and recharge studies in sub-humid areas groundwater clean-up operations using bioremedial measures river basin flood prediction studying the effects of land cover change on streamflow totals and regime erosion and sedimentation issues and their remediation wetland and forest hydrological issues or water-related policies and climate change studies movement is the product of a complex biological system what happens precisely when you scratch your head or hit a tennis ball want to find out how that works curious about the processes involved in movement interested in how people learn to move how sporting performances can be improved and why some working environments are better than others if so the master s programme in human movement sciences is for you specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in human movement science or related field your programme the master s in hydrology is a two-year programme of 120 credits it is a mix of lectures tutorials excursions and extended periods of fieldwork outside the university to provide a combination of theorethical knowledge and application under field conditions our courses include catchment response analysis ecohydrology regional hydrogeology and groundwater management groundwater flow modelling hydrochemistry international hydrology field courses and research projects your programme human movement sciences sport exercise and health is a oneyear master s degree programme key curriculum components are · research internship · history and theory of movement sciences · behavioral concepts in human movement sciences · biophysical concepts in human movement sciences you attend lectures seminars and practicals you are taught research methods and techniques you also conduct your own specific admission requirements you can gain admission to the master s programme in hydrology with a bachelor s degree in earth sciences geology or geography the same applies if you have a three-year bsc in other natural sciences and technology additional requirements in terms of background knowledge are made for certain specializations other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam fundamental and clinical human movement sciences other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam earth sciences ecology ­ earth sciences environment and resource management geographical information sciences geosciences of basins and lithosphere ­ paleoclimatology and geo-ecosystems human resource management business administration human resource management hrm can be defined as the management of work and people in order to achieve desired outcomes for organizations these desired outcomes involve high performance aligned with organizational goals for employees they involve career and development opportunities human resource managers take on the challenge of aligning individual needs with organizational requirements using hrm tools and models at vu university amsterdam you will learn to reflect critically on these and many other issues facing hrm a process taking place in the context of environmental and societal trends such as the diversity of the employees backgrounds by assessing current hrm theories and practices in light of their suitability over time and how they relate to various aspects of social political and technological progress you will look into whether traditional hrm theories are still relevant when applied to contemporary hrm issues such as the ageing workforce in western countries or the urge felt by today s workers for workfamily balance your future career once you have passed all the components of the programme you will be awarded the title of master of science in business administration with the annotation of your specialization as a specialist in human resource performance and development you will be extremely well qualified to pursue a career in hrm many other opportunities will also be open to you for example in general management or consultancy after finishing this master s specialization you will be able to understand and manage the very heart of an organization its human resources information and knowledge management business administration this specialization provides you with a thorough academic understanding of the new organizational and technological challenges in managing information and knowledge processes you will focus on the managerial value of innovative organizational forms and new online technologies in meeting these challenges you are called on to think creatively and critically while searching for innovative solutions by making use of new organizational forms such as communities of practice and virtual organizations and new technologies such as e-business applications social networking and blogs the courses focus on the interactions between the parties and consider management solutions for many types of organizations methods where you learn to write and present projects study international real-life cases and conduct small-scale research the programme has a strong academic focus the emphasis is on studying and refining theory and conducting research most of this research is encapsulated in joint projects that are carried out together with companies such as philips ebay ibm randstad your future career once you have passed all the components of the programme you will be awarded the title of master of science in business administration with the annotation of the specialization information knowledge management as information knowledge and online technologies continue to grow in importance for all organizations graduates will find themselves in the enviable position of being able to choose from a wide range of jobs such as business consultant it consultant business analyst strategy consultant project manager marketing consultant or knowledge manager a number of our alumni have successfully started their own businesses and those who are interested in getting an academic career have decided to earn a phd specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in business administration including courses like advanced human resource management specific admission requirements a bachelor s degree in business administration with focus on information management and e-business or knowledge management your programme you will learn all about effective hrm by comparing and applying theories and practices at the micro individual behaviour such as employee motivation meso organizational hrm practices such as performance management and macro contextual factors such as national culture levels this specialization programme is unique because of its wide-ranging and multi-leveled approach you will be encouraged to hone your critical and analytical skills other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration and any other related specialization your programme the programme presents students with a rigorous academic challenge and is ideally suited for high achievers our teaching staff are young and enthusiastic and provide an ideal combination of scholarship and hands-on experience besides focusing on your own individual studies and attending lectures you will work in small groups based on activating learning other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam msc in business administration specialization transport and supply chain 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information sciences the form of a work placement with an external organization or a company our range of courses is dynamic reflecting ongoing research developments the curriculum is therefore open to change from year to year and may include guest courses siks national graduate research school courses or new topics taught by the university staff our current courses include information retrieval e-business innovation software architecture ontology engineering international crimes and criminology · organizational criminology · perpetrators and bystanders you will complete the programme with a master s thesis which leads to the master of science degree msc your future career after finishing the programme you will be able to assess empirical data and comment on theoretical notions on the one hand and draft policies develop strategies and do field work on the other graduates will be equipped to embark on careers in a variety of organizations such as international criminal courts human rights organizations government departments and research institutes you could become an analyst at a criminal court a post-graduate in criminology or a consultant for a nongovernmental organization information sciences is the multidisciplinary area spanning information and communication technology ict and their practical application in society the programme focuses on web applications and internet research for the future e-society including e-business e-culture e-entertainment and e-communities learn to design intelligent web applications to publish maintain and share data and knowledge across companies public institutions and communities of interest explore multimedia database design on the internet where all kinds of users can access music libraries and digital museum collections discover effective strategies for developing successful networked business models for smes offering web-based e-services your future career the career prospects for information sciences graduates are truly excellent you could become an e-business architect in international consultancy a web editor for a broadcasting company an ict manager at a bank/insurance company or an ict coordinator at a museum our graduates often find themselves liaising between engineers and end-users as there is enormous demand for experts who speak with both groups the programme also prepares you for further education as a scientific researcher international crimes such as war crimes crimes against humanity genocide and other gross human rights violations pose a threat to international peace and security and call for effective action the master s programme international crimes and criminology deals with these crimes in a broad framework and trains students to become both academics and professionals during the programme you will acquire the necessary intellectual skills to take a multidisciplinary approach to international crimes and learn how to apply these skills in the real world specific admission requirements applicants must have a bachelor s or equivalent degree in criminology law social sciences political sciences or any related subject and/or an interest in political violence international crimes or other gross human rights violations applicants must have a good proficiency in english it is up to the admissions board to decide on the selection of students for more information on admission requirements application and the programme please consult www.law.vu.nl/icc your programme international crimes and criminology is a full time one-year programme the programme offers a multifaceted approach to international crimes insights from various disciplines such as sociology psychology criminology and political science are dealt with extensively the programme consists of five compulsory courses and several optional courses the compulsory courses are · international crimes · research methodology of international crimes · international criminal courts and tribunals specific admission requirements the examination board can admit students on the basis of a foreign diploma which is equivalent to at least a dutch bachelor s degree in information sciences for any detailed information please contact michiel boere m.boere@beta.vu.nl your programme the master s in information sciences is a one-year programme in the first five months you will have a choice of master s courses in information sciences based on recent international research at vu university amsterdam the second half of the year focuses on your final project resulting in an msc thesis the project can take other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam law and politics of international security llm other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam artificial intelligence computer science international business law the master s programme offers two specializations · international business regulation · international commercial and trade law langue et culture françaises french your future career students who have completed the master s programme may for instance work as an attorney for an international law firm or as an in-house lawyer for an international company or bank you could also pursue a career as a legal counsel in government institutions or international organizations or develop your academic skills further by pursuing a phd préparation de votre mémoire vous pouvez opter pour la linguistique ou la littérature ou combiner les deux les séminaires de littérature couvrent de nombreux sujets à savoir l analyse littéraire l histoire littéraire la critique littéraire la francophonie et les rapports entre texte et image en alternance les séminaires de linguistique couvrent entre autres la langue et la culture la phonologie l analyse du discours et les rapports entre culture et communication opportunités professionnelles découvrez la fascinante diversité de la langue et de la culture françaises l évolution littéraire et artistique la relation entre la france et les pays-bas et l influence que la france a exercée en europe apprenez à étudier les rapports entre la langue la société et la culture à travers la littérature les arts plastiques et les médias un besoin croissant d expertise en matière de langue et de culture françaises se fait ressentir dans la vie professionnelle aux pays-bas les jeunes diplômés trouvent rapidement un emploi dans divers secteurs à savoir la communication et la traduction le commerce international les maisons d édition l enseignement les institutions culturelles ou le journalisme le mastère langue et culture françaises sert aussi de marchepied à celui qui pense à une carrière scientifique il ouvre la voie à la recherche doctorale que vous pouvez réaliser dans une université ou un institut de recherche si vous souhaitez poursuivre vos études après le mastère vous pouvez opter pour un mastère recherche ou pour la formation des enseignants formation universitaire the master s programme in international business law is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of international business and trade the programme focuses on the legal aspects of commercial transactions such as drafting contracts insurance financing bank guarantees insolvency issues and investments regulating trade and investments is essential to help counter the potential detrimental effects of globalization students are taught that the practice of international business law must be set against the background of regulations created by national and international lawmakers specific admission requirements applicants must have a bachelor s or an equivalent degree in law students who do not meet this requirement are also encouraged to apply provided that they have a sound academic background and proven experience in the field of law applicants must have a good proficiency in english it is up to the admissions board to decide on the selection of students for more information on admission requirements application and the programme please consult www.law.vu.nl/ibl bref aperçu du programme les grandes lignes · suivre les cours obligatoires et les matières à option · suivre un seul module 10 ue dans un autre département de français université d amsterdam uva université d utrecht ou de leyde · faire ses propres recherches · rédiger le mémoire de mastère pour terminer la formation vous écrivez un mémoire de mastère ce dernier consiste en une étude individuelle d un sujet au choix linguistique ou littéraire vous profitez pendant les cours d un encadrement intensif en partie individuel et vous recevez le feedback nécessaire vous êtes bien suivi pendant la your programme international business law is a full time one-year programme the programme consists of seven compulsory courses and several optional courses in the second semester a selected number of students will get the opportunity to take an internship at an international law office in amsterdam you will complete the programme with a master s thesis which leads to the master of laws degree llm other interesting programmes at vu university amsterdam law and politics of international security llm les conditions d admission le diplôme de licence de langue et culture française la commission d examen peut ventuellement poser des conditions supplémentaires 26 master s programmes master s programmes 27

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