Course summary
From science and technology capability building in developing countries to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries to rethinking sustainable development – our current research projects fall under three main headings:
- Governance and Sustainability
- Innovation in Firms and Industries
- National and International Science and Technology Systems.
Modules
Recent research projects have included the following: benchmarking the environmental performance of manufacturing firms; development of renewable energy technology in developing countries; developing practical ways for dealing with new risks and uncertainties; improved indicators of scientific, technical and environmental performance; innovation in energy networks to manage decentralised power; innovative management in collaborative software development networks; managing complex knowledge bases, skills and organisations; managing the development of integrated systems and services; new perspectives on biomedical systems, especially genetics/genomics; the management of innovation in firms, industries and countries; the role of scientific evidence and expertise in public policy-making.
Assessment method
Although the MPhil and PhD research courses are assessed by thesis, you are expected to take assessed research and statistical methods modules. You may also be asked to take other specific modules in the first two terms, to fill gaps in your knowledge.
Entry requirements
You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience.
Fees and funding
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Sponsorship information
ESRC, ORS, EPSRC.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH