Archived programs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

New Venture Creation and Entrepreneurship

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The creation of new ventures is one of the most important economic issues of our time, throughout the world. This course follows a sustainable entrepreneurship approach, dealing with all the economic, social and ecological aspects of new ventures. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Students of any discipline – n... read more

Organizational Behaviour Management

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

To change behaviour within an organization, we first need to understand it. Only then can we effectively improve leadership, motivation and culture, creating a more productive workplace with happy staff and managers. That may seem obvious, but organizational behaviour remains a much-misunderstood to... read more

Programming in Python

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Programming is a true twenty-first century skill, allowing you to really explore the wonderful – and crucial – world of data and computers. Aimed at beginners and near-beginners, this course teaches you basic principles of programming through hands-on exercises using real-world examples. It backs up... read more

Single-Cell Technologies in Life Sciences

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Life Sciences research at the level of individual cells is a rapidly developing research area. Traditional single-cell technologies such as cytometry and microscopy are being used in combination with the  emerging field of single-cell genomics.  WHO SHOULD JOIN? Final year Bachelor's... read more

The Beautiful Mind: Global Perceptions of Mental Health

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

How young is too young to diagnose a child with bipolar disorder? What is the solution to alcohol addiction in South Korea? What is normal – and does “normal” even exist? To explore such questions, this course invites you “down the rabbit hole” of mental health as a global issue. Offering the b... read more

The Heart of Capitalism: Amsterdam 1600-Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Capitalism does have a heart, at least in an economic and geographical sense. From 1600 onwards, for a long time that heart was Amsterdam. Today, Amsterdam still is a major player in the capitalist world.  This course explores your host city’s role in the rise of capitalism and the relationship... read more

Transnational Policing, Security and Justice

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Policing and security have become key priorities in regional, national and international politics and policy-making. At the same time, they are issues at the centre of polarizing political and public debate on the protection of justice, citizenship and human rights. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Advanced Ba... read more

Big Data Management and Analysis in Linux

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The growing availability of extremely large datasets requires scientists and analysts to use powerful supercomputers or computer clusters to store, manage, and analyze these data. These clusters typically run on Linux, which requires some programming skills and insights into suitable software packag... read more