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Economics of Science and Innovation Program
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A unique triple preparation in science, innovation, and economics that sets graduates apart from pure economists, MBAs, engineers, or scientists, and makes them specially equipped for emerging jobs in innovation. |
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Skills acquired- Navigate the implementation and detect potential obstacles of institutional resources for research projects
- 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
Student profile- Graduates in economics, business administration, engineering, life sciences
- Junior scientists with a professional orientation in science management
- Individuals with strong interest in science, technology, innovation policies, research management, economic implications and challenges faced by science and technology
- Aspiring PhD students looking for a solid master program in economics of science and innovation
Faculty at a glance
Master Directors: | Barberà, Salvador | UAB and Barcelona GSE Research Professor
| | Pérez-Castrillo, David | Professor, UAB and Barcelona GSE
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Master Faculty:| Alejaldre, Carlos | Deputy Director-General for Safety and Security, ITER | | Comella, Joan | Director, Research Institute, Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebrón | | Corominas, Margarida | Managing Director, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB-Barcelona) | | León, Gonzalo | Professor, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
| | Macho-Stadler, Inés | Professor, UAB and Barcelona GSE
| | Skinner, Jeff | President, ASTP
| | Torner, Lluis | Director, Institute of Photonics Sciences (ICFO) | Veugelers, Reinhilde
| Economics Advisor, Bureau of European Policy Analysis (EU)
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Career outlook- Research centers in medical, pharmaceutical, technological and other science areas
- Innovative firms
- Public administration and intermediate institutions focused on promoting R+D
- Technological parks
- Consultancy firms with practices in innovation
- International authorities and government agencies
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Internship-Scholarship Program 2010-11in partnership with
Talència - FCRI
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Award amount: 15,000 € (full tuition plus paid internship) Number of scholarships: 1 Eligibility: All MESI students* 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. * This competitive internship-scholarship award will be granted to a top applicant with a track record of academic and/or professional excellence. MESI Program Information
Course List Faculty Student Profile Career Outlook 
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