MSc Behavioural Science - Business Track

University of Glasgow

The MSc in Behavioural Science is a unique new programme co-run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. It aims to shape tomorrow’s behavioural scientists through an interdisciplinary programme that combines multiple areas of expertise including Economics, Business, Finance, Psychology and Neuroscience. Students will benefit from new methods, new laboratory facilities and industrial partnerships.A competitive programme on the study of decision-making, blending methods and research from multiple domains (Economics, Management, Finance, Psychology and Neuroscience). Two tracks will be offered (science and business) which will have a joint foundation path. This will allow consistency across the tracks as well as a tailored and diversified acquisition of skills according to the track chosen as a specialisation. Theoretical knowledge will be paired with quantitative methods, empirical designs, qualitative applications and market-driven research questions. Students will have access to our new behavioural laboratory. This facility will allow our graduates to conduct ecologically valid controlled behavioural experiments (including for their dissertation) with dedicated resources and staff. Experience hands-on learning and tackle live business challenges through our industry projects. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your network, collaborate with top professionals and make a real-world impact.The Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience provides a heterogenous and interdisciplinary learning and teaching environment, informed by the variety of expertise and backgrounds of their academic staff. The programme is grounded in student-centred and active learning paradigms, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Teaching approaches include interactive lectures, tutorials, discussion-based seminars, and workshops. Students will use a range of relevant software to support their learning.