Master’s programme 'Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation'
This programme examines the complexity of science, technology and innovation management and policy. Students acquire competences that are frequently in short supply at companies and public institutions, primarily a global perspective on science, technology and innovation and the ability to make evidence-based assessments in the field of science, technology and innovation policy and management. As this field is constantly changing, so too is the programme, which is responsive to industry changes so as to best prepare students for successful careers. Equipped with specific in-demand knowledge and skills, graduates go on to careers with in management at companies, governmental organizations, and international groups. Students also have the opportunity to participate in double-degree or exchange programmes with partner universities in Germany, South Korea, the Netherlands, and Turkey.
The programme prepares students for careers in management and policy for science, technology and innovation, covering the full spectrum from generating knowledge to applying and using it for technology and innovation. Among the topics covered are practical technology and innovation management (including strategy making and implementation), idea generation, finance and marketing innovation. Advanced courses teach policy for science, technology and innovation, measurement and economics of innovation, regional policy and public private partnerships for science and innovation. There is no other programme in the world that addresses these issues from this specific angle.
An emphasis is placed on interactive learning. Lectures and seminars provoke lively discussions between professors and students, providing bilateral consultation for ambitious students who share our vision. The programme seeks to educate and train self-motivated experts who are fearless when it comes to raising issues and initiating change.
Based in Moscow, the programme also offers students opportunities to take courses at HSE's international partner universities, do internships in Russia or abroad, and write a Master’s thesis during their final semester of study.
This programme combines theoretical education and practical experience, and with a focus on international expertise and experience. The personal qualities and intellectual potential of the students enrolled in the programme will be enriched and developed so that they will be able to apply policy and management skills in science, technology, and innovation to work undertaken during their subsequent careers with major companies, organizations and government bodies.
Requirements
In order to be considered for the Master's programme "Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation", an applicant is required to prepare the following application package:
1. Obligatory documents:
- Bachelor, Master or Specialist diploma with all attachments
- Letter of motivation (up to 3000 letters)
The letter should include the following information:
1) The aims of professional development as well as explanation of how the Master’s programme may help you achieve your academic or career goals;
2) Rationale for choosing this Master’s degree programme;
3) Career plans after obtaining this Master’s degree;
4) Additional information which you believe is important for evaluating your application.
- Curriculum Vitae in English, preferably using standard CV, e.g. Europass
CV should cover information on professional experience, career achievements, the stages of professional career, personal qualities. All academic achievements and professional experience should be confirmed by relevant documents (certificates, copies of the labor books and etc.)
- For double degree diploma candidates: a valid English language certificate is also required. The certificate has to be obtained during the last 2 years. TOEFL (minimum 90 points), IELTS (minimum 6.5), a Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A,B,C), a Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C) or the similar English language certificates are accepted.
2. Advantageous (not obligatory) documents:
- Overview /copies of scientific published and reviewed works, articles, contributions to research projects
- Active contribution(s) to foreign language conferences/seminars, receipt of scholarships/grants
- Letters of recommendation
- Valid English language certificates (obtained during the last 2 years)
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