The Programme is organized by the HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), the leading Russian research centre and think tank in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI) management, measurement, policy studies and foresight. Our students have a unique opportunity to learn from experienced ISSEK senior researchers and foreign colleagues to make their own research under their supervision.

The Programme is intercultural: about half of the students of the Programme are from different countries in Asia, Africa and South America, several of our faculty members are highly reputed foreign scholars from partner universities. In today's interconnected world, it's crucial for students to be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with people from different cultures as multicultural education equips them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in diverse workplaces and communities.

Selected students of the Programme have the opportunity to obtain two diplomas at the end of their studies: HSE University diploma (state-standard Diploma) and a diploma of the University of Campinas (Brazil) if they are chosen to participate in the Double Degree Programme. 

The curriculum of the Programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and competences which are in demand at a global level:

• knowledge of contemporary theories of STI, methodology of scientific research, theoretical and applied research competences, knowledge of history, conditions and tendencies for STI development, forecasting of STI development;
• organizational and managerial skills for STI in public authorities, private and public institutions and funding agencies, skills of selection and estimation of entrepreneurial ideas, personnel management, team-building, design and presentation of innovative projects;
• global perspectives and horizon on science, technology and innovation and the ability to make assessments in the field of STI policy and Management, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work;
• understanding of the role of STI in economic growth and how different social, economic and spatial contexts influence processes of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Graduates of the Programme gain a unique set of competencies and skills that allow them to work successfully in:

• research institutes and universities: scientific expertise and consulting;
• companies and industrial enterprises: development and implementation of new technologies, management of innovative projects;
• federal and regional government agencies: development and implementation of scientific and innovation policy, management of government programs in the field of science, technology and innovation.

There are 5 Programme Modules:

• Compulsory courses
• Elective courses
• Key Seminars
• Practical Mode
• MagoLego courses

Compulsory courses contribute to the acquisition of comprehensive knowledge in the field of science, technology and innovation.

To customize their own educational paths and advance their competencies in the area of STI management and policy that most benefit their professional and career development students choose elective courses out of the range of courses offered by the Programme.

Key seminars aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to independently plan and pursue academic and applied research for institutes, large companies and enterprises.

Practical module includes Term Paper, research internship and Master’s Thesis and strives to develop and refine students’ skills and knowledge in STI to conduct research and solve applied problems.

To form additional competencies related to STI management and policy, students can choose a discipline from the university-wide course pool by selecting it in the MagoLego Module.

This degree programme of HSE University is adapted for students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. Special assistive technology and teaching aids are used for collective and individual learning of students with SEN and disabilities. The specific adaptive features of the programme are listed in each subject's full syllabus and are available to students through the online Learning Management System.

All documents of the degree programme are stored electronically on this website. Curricula, calendar plans, and syllabi are developed and approved electronically in corporate information systems. Their current versions are automatically published on the website of the degree programme. Up-to-date teaching and learning guides, assessment tools, and other relevant documents are stored on the website of the degree programme in accordance with the local regulatory acts of HSE University.

I hereby confirm that the degree programme documents posted on this website are fully up-to-date.

Vice Rector Sergey Yu. Roshchin

Summary of Degree Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy'