Regional STI Policy

Master 2021/2022

Type: Elective course (Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation)

Area of studies: Management

Delivered by: Department of Educational Programmes

Where: Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge

When: 1 year, 4 module

Mode of studies: offline

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Evgeniy Kutsenko

Master’s programme: Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation

Language: English

ECTS credits: 3

Contact hours: 32

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course explores conceptual issues and practical challenges of multi-level countryspecific STI policy making, with a focus on regional level. It specifically discusses Russian examples, highlights most recent policy initiatives with references to the key theoretical basics of STI. The course prepares students for efficient STI management in both private and public sectors, and blends theory and practice by working on a wide range of cases. The combination of lectures and self-studies enable students to gain insight into ‘black box of innovations’, understand problems and find policy solutions. Students are expected to present the results of their research projects at seminars with invited experts.

Learning Objectives

Forging the key generation of knowledgeable, pro-innovation managers in private and public sectors, with a focus on regional level;
Creating informed judgment for multi-level policy decisions to foster an innovative economy and finance, innovative ecosystems oriented toward investment in high technology;
Setting standards for monitoring multi-level policies and their outcomes in support of innovation, science and technology, with a focus on regional level.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Ability to provide grounded judgment about country experience of multi-level innovation policy instruments
Ability to provide grounded judgment about public engagement in innovative-related activities
Knowledge of best practices of innovative development in Russian regions
Knowledge of cases of state-owned companies’ programs to foster innovations
Knowledge of legal, institutional and organizational framework of innovative development in Russia

Course Contents

Review of the rationale for and country experience of multilevel innovation policy instruments, with a focus on regional level
Pro-and-conning discussion over strong public engagement in innovative-related activities based on the case of national projects-2019
A comprehensive outlook at innovative development in Russia
Case studies of state-owned companies’ programs to foster innovations
Scrutinizing the best practices of innovative development in Russian regions

Assessment Elements

Home-prepared presentation
15-minute written class assignments
Written test comprising of 10 multiple-choice questions
The exam is planned online on ZOOM Platform, held with ONLINE PROCTORING technologies: Examus Platform (https://hse.student.examus.net). A Student should log in 20 minutes prior to Exam Session. Examus system can be tested in advance. Computer should meet the technical requirements: https://elearning.hse.ru/data/2020/05/07/1544135594/Технические%20требования%20к%20ПК%20студента.pdf) Before the Examination: a student should log into the Examus System, test the system, switch on the cam and the micro, identify oneself by the passport (!). During the examination a student is not allowed to use any other internet-resources, communicate to the others. Temporary internet breakdown is for up to 10 min. If longer - a written request to the course director, cc study office manager for further decision to reschedule the Exam for another date for examination: with different exam questions.
Home-prepared presentation
15-minute written class assignments
Written test comprising of 10 multiple-choice questions
The exam is planned online on ZOOM Platform, held with ONLINE PROCTORING technologies: Examus Platform (https://hse.student.examus.net). A Student should log in 20 minutes prior to Exam Session. Examus system can be tested in advance. Computer should meet the technical requirements: https://elearning.hse.ru/data/2020/05/07/1544135594/Технические%20требования%20к%20ПК%20студента.pdf) Before the Examination: a student should log into the Examus System, test the system, switch on the cam and the micro, identify oneself by the passport (!). During the examination a student is not allowed to use any other internet-resources, communicate to the others. Temporary internet breakdown is for up to 10 min. If longer - a written request to the course director, cc study office manager for further decision to reschedule the Exam for another date for examination: with different exam questions.

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 4th module
0.2 * 15-minute written class assignments + 0.4 * Home-prepared presentation + 0.4 * Written test comprising of 10 multiple-choice questions

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Gershman, M., Gokhberg, L., Kuznetsova, T., & Roud, V. (2018). Bridging S&T and innovation in Russia: A historical perspective. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, (C), 132. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.eee.tefoso.v133y2018icp132.140
Johansson, B., Karlsson, C., & Backman, M. (2007). Innovation Policy Instruments. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.32C521AC
Mikhail Gershman, & Thomas Thurner. (2016). New development: State-owned enterprises as powerhouses for innovation—the Russian case. Public Money & Management, (4), 297. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2016.1162996
Mikhail Gershman, Vitaliy Roud, & Thomas Wolfgang Thurner. (2019). Open innovation in Russian state-owned enterprises. Industry and Innovation, (2), 199. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2018.1496815
Wolff, A. W., & Wessner, C. W. (2012). Rising to the Challenge : U.S. Innovation Policy for the Global Economy. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=476043

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Engel Jerome S. Global Clusters of Innovation: Entrepreneurial Engines of Economic Growth around the World [Book]. - Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2014.
Meissner, D., Gokhberg, L. M., & Sokolov, A. (2013). Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for the Future : Potentials and Limits of Foresight Studies. Berlin: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=586015

Course Syllabus