Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Skills in technology transfer and commercialization, technology assessment, market analysis and user interaction, including aspects such as intellectual property, negotiation techniques, technology licensing and marketing, development of innovative business models, and digital marketing
• Knowledge in developing and designing new products and services
• Leadership skills in processes of technological commercialization and technology-based entrepreneurship
• Integration of multidisciplinary knowledge on the role played by science, technology and innovation in society and economic development
• Knowledge of business and commercial strategy, with emphasis on technological aspects
• Competences in the management of commercialization and technology transfer processes in university and R&D
institutions
• Sectoral policies and its management (energy, health, environment, smart manufacturing and ICT)
Potential employers could be in Health, Information and Communication Technologies, Transport, Energy, Environment, and also in consulting or financial companies (banks, venture capital, and investment companies).
These professionals may also occupy prominent positions in the public sector, including regulatory agencies, entities associated with the promotion of business, scientific and technological development.
They may also assume important positions in the transfer of technology in universities and research units, and in all activities involving the assessment, development and promotion of projects for the commercialization of innovative products and services, as well as in terms of analysis and formulation of sectors and science policies, technology and innovation.
Access and ingress
Students applying for the MEGIE should comply with the following criteria:
completion of a 1st cycle programme
training in Science and Technology
scientific or professional Curriculum in MEGIE related fields
