Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation - Description

MSc in the Economics of Science and Innovation – Description

The Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation examines the economic challenges faced by science and technology, the anticipated difficulties, and offers solutions while considering the timing of the foreseeable transfer process from basic research results to applications. Students will not only become aware of possibilities, but will also be able to make realistic assessments of the perspectives generated by each development, its potential economic impact, the obstacles it presents, and its sources of support. This master aims to prepare students for management careers in research centers, innovative firms, public administrations and intermediate institutions geared toward promoting research and development activities.

Find out more about career paths for graduates of the Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation program.

Scholarships

In addition to the scholarships available for all Barcelona GSE master programs, there are two scholarship agreements specificially for students in the MSc in the Economics of Science and Innovation (MESI).

Internship-Scholarship Program: Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation

Number of scholarships: 1

Eligibility: All MESI students

Award amount: 15,000 € (full tuition plus paid internship)

Details: New for 2010-11, this unique scholarship combines full tuition coverage for the master program with a paid 6-month internship at the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI). The internship is to take place from January through June of the master year on a part-time basis and full-time in July after graduation. All MESI applicants will be automatically considered for this award.

Scholarships for Latin American and Portuguese Students: Fundación Carolina

Number of scholarships: 2

Eligibility: MESI students who are citizens of the Iberoamerican Community of Nations (except Spain) who are not residents of Spain

Award amount: 10,500 €

Details: Funds are for program tuition, round-trip tourist class airfare from the student’s country of residence, and medical insurance for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants are reminded that they must complete separate applications to the Barcelona GSE and the Fundación Carolina. Click here for more information.

Degree

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Master of Science (MSc) degree in the Economics of Science and Innovation awarded jointly by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

Program faculty

The teaching staff is composed of internationally renowned scholars and leading practitioners in Economics and other scientific disciplines. The professors have recognized managerial skills, and some of them hold, or have held, positions related to the Management of Science at innovative firms and in the European, Spanish, or Catalan governments. In addition to the regular faculty in charge of the main courses, short sessions on specialized scientific topics will be held by leading researchers and practitioners.

Structure

The Master is a full-time nine-month program structured in three terms: Fall term (from September to December), Winter term (from January to March) and Spring term (from April to June). For more information, please download the academic calendar.

In the Fall term, students who do not have an undergraduate economics background will take introductory courses.

Students are strongly advised to take the Math and Statistics review course and the Computer Tools course offered in September. Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation students are required to take some of these courses. Click here for more information.

Students

The Master is addressed to international, European and Spanish students, fluent in English, with a proven academic record in Economics, Engineering or the natural sciences. Students with backgrounds in the social sciences may also apply. Those students who already have a solid economics background may elect to be placed in more advanced courses. Learn more about the academic and professional backgrounds of program students.

Campus

The Master in the Economics of Science and Innovation is located at the Bellaterra campus at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The UAB's self-contained campus offers students all of the services they need in their day-to-day lives and is an easy half-hour train ride from the city center.