Major in People and Business Development
Customise your Master of Science in Business degree by choosing a major in People and Business Development.
What will you learn?
"All business is people." The major in People and Business Development equips graduate professionals and future business leaders with the strategic skills and analytical insight necessary to develop people and simultaneously drive sustainable business success. This comprehensive programme emphasises the critical interplay between people dynamics and sustainable business strategies, providing a strong foundation in evidence-based analysis and the development of solid business cases, supported by essential analytical tools.
You will learn to:
- analyse the complexities of human behaviour at the individual, team and organisational levels, and link them to performance and problem solving
- apply data-driven decision making and people analytics to project, product and business development
- design and implement innovative business strategies and change initiatives in digital transformation and sustainability contexts
- contribute to and lead individual, team and organisational development across functions
Career possibilities
Business needs professionals who can develop people and business at the same time. By combining insight into behaviour at the individual, team and organisational levels with data-driven decision making, you improve performance and solve complex problems.
Examples of areas you can work in:
- Organisational development and change leadership
- Project and programme management
- Business and product development
- People analytics and decision support
- Sustainability, culture and responsible business
Trying to decide which master programme is right for you? Take our Master Quiz to find your best match.
Customise your degree
As a master student at BI, you have several exciting opportunities that will contribute to a varied and interesting student life, at the same time as you build relevant competence and gain an advantage in the job market by tailoring your degree.
Internship
Our internship programme is a credit-bearing course that gives you the opportunity to test subjects and industries based on your interests, competency, and personal qualities. An internship is valuable as a means of allowing you to experience how your field of study is applied in the business world and provides you with work experience that can be highly attractive to potential employers.
Exchange
Take part of your education abroad! If you want to work abroad or in an international company after your studies, this should be particularly relevant for you. Culture and language are important in all companies and organisations, but knowledge of other countries' customs, governance and behaviour can be absolutely crucial to global success.
Elective courses
We offer a number of elective courses so that you can adapt your studies to your own interests and goals. This way you can build up competency and pursue a combination of courses that will make you attractive and unique.
Programme Structure
1. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Spring
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7.5 ECTS
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7.5 ECTS
2. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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Choose:
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- Business Electives
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- Exchange
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22.5 ECTS
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Master thesis for the 2026-2028 class
7.5 ECTS
Please be aware that the study plan and courses can be subject to change.
Tuition fee
The tuition fee is invoiced per semester and adjusted annually. It includes access to lectures and the standard examination fee.
Students with a bachelor's degree from BI are eligible for a discounted tuition fee. Different rates apply to students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Certain exceptions and variations may apply.
Read more about tuition fees.
Practical information
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