Program Archive
The Economics of Science and Innovation Program ran from 2007-2012 and graduated five cohorts of students (a total of 68 students from 31 countries).
Master degree awarded to graduates
Master Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis awarded jointly by Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).
Language of instruction: English
Program structure: one year, full time
Academic and professional background of program graduates
- Graduates in economics, business administration, engineering, life sciences
- Junior scientists with a professional orientation in science management
- Aspiring PhD students looking for a solid master program in economics of science and innovation
Employer profiles
- Technological research centers
- R&D departments in companies
- Public institutions
- Innovation consulting firms
Employers of program alumni include: - Argentine Ministry of Science and Technology
- Coca Cola Hellenic (Russia)
- European Commission
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Belgium)
- Hewlett-Packard
- OECD
- Procter & Gamble
- TATA Consultancy Services (Ecuador)
- Trifermed Consulting
- UAB Research Park
Skill set acquired by master graduates
- Measure research results: expected output in a project and scientific impact
- Assess the economic viability of research projects through cost-benefit analysis
- Identify new business opportunities for R&D
- Understand the patent system, advantages and disadvantages
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