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Innovation Sciences

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

M.Sc. On Campus
24 months
Duration
16200 EUR/year
2083 EUR/year
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Tuition fee
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About

In the Innovation Sciences programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), you will learn to understand and manage the mechanisms and processes involved in developing and introducing new technological options. 

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Overview

In the Innovation Sciences programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) , you will gain a better understanding of the socio-economic implications of technical change, and learn to put technical change in a European and global context.  Important questions for innovation scientists include: 

  • How can local or national societies create an innovative climate in a globalizing world? 
  • Which factors determine whether a new technology will succeed? 
  • How can government and business introduce innovations that lead to sustainable development? 

Career

As a graduate of this master's program you will be able to work at organizations operating at the boundary between technology and its social application in both the private and public sectors. In many cases you will work in interdisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, social scientists, consultants, policy makers, managers humanities researchers. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Evolutionary foundations 
  • Research methodology 
  • Governing innovations 
  • Modern societies 
  • Responsible innovation and sustainability 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • We strongly advise that you apply as soon as possible and ensure that your complete application arrives at TU/e by mid April at the latest. 

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
90
IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or economics with a minor (or electives) in an engineering domain.
  • A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in an engineering domain with a minor (or electives) in social sciences or economics

Knowledge and skills on the following topics:

  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Micro Economics
  • Economics of Innovation
  • Science and technology studies
  • History of technology
  • Knowledge of an engineering domain
  • Integration of social science and engineering knowledge

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16200 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16200 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    2083 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2083 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

Funding

Various scholarships are open to students wishing to follow a Master's program at Eindhoven University of Technology. A requirement of most scholarships is that you have been admitted to a Master's program before you may apply to the scholarship.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals scholarships
Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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