Master Programme “Governance of Science, Technology

and Innovation”

National Research University – Higher School of Economics (HSE)

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge

Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2014

www.hse.ru

Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2014

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To develop human resources in science, technology and innovation management

National Research University – Higher School of Economics launches an international Master programme

“Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation”

Programme Vision

Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2014

Programme Outline

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• Duration: 2 years

• Teaching language: English

• Two flexible streams: STI Policy and STI Management

• The combination of theoretical education and practical experience (research seminars, workshops, internships)

• Recognised Russian and foreign professors from University of Manchester, University of Ottawa, ETH Zurich, Aalto University, OECD, etc.

• An opportunity to study 1–2 modules at partner universities

• Designed towards joint or double degree in the near future

Higher School of Economics , Moscow, 2014

Programme Outline

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Systematic thinking and creative

solutions

Systematic thinking and creative

solutions

Technology and Innovation

Management

Technology and Innovation

Management

Foresight and Strategic Long Term Planning

Foresight and Strategic Long Term Planning

Measurement of STI

Measurement of STI

Science, Technology and

Innovation Policy

Science, Technology and

Innovation Policy

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Master of Science – Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation- Specialization and employment -

Generalist EducationGeneralist Education

Optional EducationOptional Education EmploymentEmployment

• Ministries • Science and Education• Economic Development• Finance

• Funding agencies• International organizations

• Large companies• Small companies• Consulting• Research Institutes• Financial institutions

Innovation Management

Innovation Management

STI PolicySTI Policy

Year 1 Year 2 graduation

Complementary internshipComplementary internship

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Course Structure

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1. Adaptive courses

• General and Strategic Management• «Studium Generale» Science and Technology• English language

2. Core courses

• Scientific Research Methods for STI• Economics of Innovation• Strategies in STI Management• STI Policy• Measurement of STI• Foresight and Strategic Planning

3 .Elective courses (to choose at least 7)

• Finance of Innovation

• Intellectual Property Management

• Management of Public Research Institutions

• Corporate Foresight

• Public-Private Partnerships for STI

• Governance of National Innovation Systems

• Benchmarking of National Innovation Systems

• Regional STI Policies

• Managing Creativity and Innovation

• National and Regional Foresight

• Legal Aspects of STI

• Social Studies of STI

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Course Structure

4. Research seminars

• Learning to work on academic projects and presentation skills

• Carrying out independent research tasks

• Essay writing and discussions

5. Guest lectures and workshops

• Special guest lectures provided by international partner universities

• Workshops with experts from Russian leading companies

6. Internship

• Establishing professional relationships with ministries, agencies and corporations

• An opportunity to choose from the provided list of internships with leading institutions and companies

• The combination of practical work and academic tasks on the major duties and results of their internship

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International relations

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photo• 1-2 modules at foreign universities with the credits obtained and recognized at their home institutions

• Exchange of faculties in selected courses in the near future

International partners worldwide:

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How to apply – important dates

Applications for admission consist of:

• Bachelor, Master or Specialist diploma with all attachments

• letter of motivation in English ( up to 3000 letters)

• Curriculum Vitae in English

• relevant language certificates (if there are any)

• other documents about academic merits

(scientific publications, research projects, presentations, participation in conferences, seminars, letters of

recommendation, references)Admission selection is done in 3 steps:

1. June 1st – July 15th 2014Application period and assessment of students’ admission documents. All further details about the application procedurewill be published on the website www.hse.ru by the end of May.

2. Two last weeks of July 2014Interview in English at the premises of HSE conducted by a commission of the programme director and at least 2 course directors

3. The end of July 2014 Announcement of the results

20, Myasnitskaya str., Moscow, Russia, 101000Website: www.issek.hse.ru/sti