MSc Innovation and Sustainability for International Development  MSc Innovation and Sustainability for International Development University of Sussex ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1534153195University-of-Sussex.jpg

Technological innovation lies at the heart of strategies to achieve sustainable well-being for those living in less-developed countries. However, the impact of new technologies on individuals and their environment is highly dependent on the choices made by policy makers, scientists and companies at different levels. This MSc provides you with a broad theoretical grounding in how the institutions of science, technology and innovation can impact economic growth and positively influence ecosystem management and communities in less-developed countries. Relying on an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, our courses provide you with a rigorous academic training and discussion on impacts of scientific and technological development. You will also receive hands-on training that will develop your capabilities to communicate, negotiate and co-operate with diverse stakeholder groups to address key development challenges in areas such as poverty alleviation, and energy, food and water security. In the autumn term, you will receive a grounding in the more general theories and debates in science and technology policy and sustainable development. This includes how policy choices impact on industry development, alternative development priorities and an introduction to debates on technology. In the spring term, you can specialise in a sustainability pathway with a combination of core courses and options, or you can focus on courses that discuss technology policy and institutions for economic growth as applied to developing countries. This includes studies of systems of innovation, analysis of key industries and the development of clusters as a strategy for inclusion and growth. This programme will integrate ideas from economics, innovation studies, policy studies, environment and development but it assumes no previous training in these areas. Assessment Courses are assessed by a combination of analysis assignments, project presentations, extended essays and a dissertation. Programme structure Autumn term: Introduction to Sustainability ? Science and Technology Policy for Development. Spring term: Growth, Institutions and Technical Change ? Innovation and Sustainability for Development ? Innovation Systems and Industry Analysis ? Perspective, Methods and Skills. You may also choose from a range of options in SPRU including Technology and Human Development. Summer term: you undertake supervised work on a dissertation.

A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in either social or natural sciences. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. IELTS 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in each section. Pearson Test of Englisht least Itemalu