The MSc BIG programme responds to the central challenges of the bioeconomy: Making better use of existing resources, Adding value throughout life science innovation supply chains, Bringing new technologies to existing and emerging markets.
To meet these modern challenges, MSc BIG provides students with a dynamic set of competencies and knowledge about life science innovation, as highly desired by prospective employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our objective is to enable graduates to excel in strategic thinking that brings globally contextualised solutions to practical problems relating to: firm strategy; policy and regulation; collaboration; and, intellectual property. Basic scientific knowledge and expertise is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bioeconomy.
Therefore, MSc BIG provides a rich combination of theoretical perspectives on life science innovation with a practical focus on the dynamics of the bioeconomy. A work-based dissertation ensures that students gain experience directly relevant to careers in the bioeconomy. Additionally, students benefit from the programme's unique position within the University. MSc BIG is delivered by scholars within the Innogen Institute - a research institute world renowned for its study of the life sciences, proximity to government and collaboration with commercial and not-for-profit sectors within the bioeconomy. Innogen is also part of the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) subject group within the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, allowing students to take full advantage of the vibrant community at one of Europe's leading centres for social science research.
The programme welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds: Undergraduate scientists who want to pursue a career outside the lab in industry, policy or not-for-profit sectors, Social scientists and business studies students who want to develop their interests in life science innovation, The MSc in Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance (MSc BIG) responds to the rapid growth in the global bioeconomy by providing the core knowledge and skills needed to compete in a rapidly evolving, highly skilled workforce.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and conceptual frameworks, Current trends and recent achievements in life science innovation, Innovation from 'proof to concept' to market readiness, Risk, regulation and governance of the bioeconomy, Knowledge management and intellectual property in life sciences, New business models and value systems, Financing of life science innovation and changing commercial R&D models and strategies, Competencies and practical skills, Analysis of trends, opportunities and challenges along the life science innovation pathway, Facilitating entrepreneurship and thinking creatively about the future of the bioeconomy, Creating business plans and mapping routes to market for new technologies, Foresight and scenario-based techniques for managing risk and uncertainty associated with emerging technologies, Negotiation and communication skills in interdisciplinary teams
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The MSc BIG programme responds to the central challenges of the bioeconomy: Making better use of existing resources, Adding value throughout life science innovation supply chains, Bringing new technologies to existing and emerging markets.
To meet these modern challenges, MSc BIG provides students with a dynamic set of competencies and knowledge about life science innovation, as highly desired by prospective employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our objective is to enable graduates to excel in strategic thinking that brings globally contextualised solutions to practical problems relating to: firm strategy; policy and regulation; collaboration; and, intellectual property. Basic scientific knowledge and expertise is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bioeconomy.
Therefore, MSc BIG provides a rich combination of theoretical perspectives on life science innovation with a practical focus on the dynamics of the bioeconomy. A work-based dissertation ensures that students gain experience directly relevant to careers in the bioeconomy. Additionally, students benefit from the programme's unique position within the University. MSc BIG is delivered by scholars within the Innogen Institute - a research institute world renowned for its study of the life sciences, proximity to government and collaboration with commercial and not-for-profit sectors within the bioeconomy. Innogen is also part of the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) subject group within the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, allowing students to take full advantage of the vibrant community at one of Europe's leading centres for social science research.
The programme welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds: Undergraduate scientists who want to pursue a career outside the lab in industry, policy or not-for-profit sectors, Social scientists and business studies students who want to develop their interests in life science innovation, The MSc in Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance (MSc BIG) responds to the rapid growth in the global bioeconomy by providing the core knowledge and skills needed to compete in a rapidly evolving, highly skilled workforce.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and conceptual frameworks, Current trends and recent achievements in life science innovation, Innovation from 'proof to concept' to market readiness, Risk, regulation and governance of the bioeconomy, Knowledge management and intellectual property in life sciences, New business models and value systems, Financing of life science innovation and changing commercial R&D models and strategies, Competencies and practical skills, Analysis of trends, opportunities and challenges along the life science innovation pathway, Facilitating entrepreneurship and thinking creatively about the future of the bioeconomy, Creating business plans and mapping routes to market for new technologies, Foresight and scenario-based techniques for managing risk and uncertainty associated with emerging technologies, Negotiation and communication skills in interdisciplinary teams
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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