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Courses 2009-10 In September, it is highly recommended that students take the Mathematics and Statistics review course and the Computer Tools course. To find out which courses are mandatory for Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation students, click here [pdf]. They will help students to brush up on mathematical skills relevant to economics and learn computer applications particularly useful in doing economic research. Review Course in Maths and Statistics Syllabus Computer Tools Course Syllabus Schedule (for both courses) Credits The Master degree requires the successful completion of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits of graduate courses (5 credits are equivalent to a 40-hour course), some compulsory and some elective. The number of credits in the tables below totals 45. The 15 credits remaining to reach 60 will consist of seminars. The students' final program must be discussed with and approved by their Master Director.
Grades The academic performance of each student is reviewed regularly. Attention is given to the maintenance of normal academic progress, through a combination of formal written examinations and coursework. Core courses will award grades. Some optional courses may be evaluated on a pass/fail or pass with honors/pass/fail basis. FIRST TERM
Introductory courses in Economics:
Challenges to Science:
SECOND TERM
Core Courses:
Topics in Science:
THIRD TERM
Topics in the Economics of Science:
Innovation and Challenges to Science:
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Field Excursions
During the year, students are exposed to specific examples of how innovation is applied across a variety of research centers, private companies, consortiums, and organizations. Read article  Enric and Ivan (Class of 2009) during a visit to the ALBA Synchrotron plant 
Students get a tour of the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) from Lluís Torner, Director of the Center and Guest Professor in the master program 
Barcelona Supercomputing Center (students with Master Director Salvador Barberà) Related NewsMESI Looks to Real World Cases to Teach Students Applications of Innovation |
"In a knowledge-based economy, understanding the economics of science opens up a wealth of new perspectives and opportunities."
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