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The Master of Science in Business & Technology focuses on business aspects of cutting-edge technology and offers high-level courses on various aspects of business, finance, accounting, technology, strategy, analytics and more.
This is a daytime programme. Therefore, there is no possibility to juggle this study with a full-time job.
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Preparatory programme
Prospective students with a Flemish 'Bachelor of Science Handelsingenieur' degree or a 'Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with a specialisation in 'Business & Technology' degree are admitted directly to the programme.
For prospective students with different degrees, admission is based on evaluation of their academic background, results, motivation, and language skills. They must have an academic bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Business Economics, or a similar field with specific minimum credits in various domains.
Students who lack a few credits (up to 18 ECTS credits) may still be eligible through an ad hoc preparatory programme, comprising specific courses. Regardless, all prospective students should apply directly to the master's programme, not the preparatory programme.
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Master
The programme encompasses all aspects of international businesses: from economics and finance to engineering and human resources.
In the first module, we cover all aspects of advanced business, and you select one technology elective. In the second module, the focus shifts to entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and strategic management. You then choose one business aspect elective, one practice-oriented elective, and one or two additional electives. You will complete your master's with a master's thesis. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD after your master's degree, you can join a pre-doctoral track.
To gain practical experience the Business & Technology programme offers various practical courses during the second year of the master's programme:
- Trade Mission (18 credits)
- Internship (6 credits-20 workdays or 12 credits-40 workdays or more)
- International Business Project (6 credits)
- Technological Business Development Project – EUTOPIA Learning Unit (6 credits)
Programme subjects
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Master
Master of Science in Business Engineering: Business & Technology
Preparatory programme
Master of Science in Business Engineering: Business & Technology
Studying abroad - Exchange programmes
Solvay Business School has agreements with more than 30 universities inside and outside the European borders. Students can spend one semester or even a full academic year abroad during their studies. Due to the large number of available spots within the faculty, almost all students interested in an exchange can effectively go abroad.
Business & Technology or International Business: understanding the differences
With a master's in Business Engineering: Business & Technology, you are equipped to excel in international business environments, particularly in high-tech sectors. You gain knowledge of international business operations and essential aspects of biotechnology, photonics, quantum computers, and artificial intelligence, among others. The programme trains you to bridge the gap between engineers and business professionals, with a focus on (technological) entrepreneurship.
The master's in International Business focuses away from technology to delve deeper into international economics, trade, finance, and social aspects like corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship.
While both programmes cover sustainability topics, the master's in Business & Technology takes a more quantitative approach with emphasis on data analytics, entrepreneurship, and spearheading technologies such as biotechnology, photonics, materials, and software. The master's in International Business focuses on international economic and policy-related elements.
