Graduate Program of Science and Technology Policy Studies
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. MEHMET TEOMAN PAMUKCU
Web address: http://www.stps.metu.edu.tr
Ph.D. in Science and Technology Policy Studies
Outcomes
- will gain an interdisciplinary perspective to analyze and conduct research on the economic and social consequences of technological progress.
- will gain competence to develop and implement harmonious science, technology and innovation strategies and policies.
- will acquire conceptual and methodological knowledge to design long term science, technology and innovation policy.
- will have the knowledge to carry out academic research and teach on topics related with science, technology and innovation.
- will gain the necessary conceptual, methodological and applied knowledge to carry out impact assessment of science, technology and innovation policies.
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STPS601 | INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS602 | TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS604 | SEMINAR IN DOCTORAL DISSERTATION | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.0 |
| STPS605 | RESEARCH METHODS, ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES AND ETHICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS607 | RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS608 | SEMINAR IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS609 | TOPICS IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.0 |
| STPS699 | PH.D THESIS | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 130.0 |
4 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Science and Technology Policy Studies.
Total minimum credit (ECTS): 21.00
h/w: hours per week