PhD Technology, Policy, and Innovation at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Technology, Policy, and Innovation develops scholars who chart the future course of technologies, carrying out policy and design/planning research in energy and environmental systems and engineering and technology workforce policy. It uses a collaborative, globally networked model of doctoral education and serves industry, government and educational institutions.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Technology, AI, and Society | Duration: Expected 4-5 full-time-equivalent years; 7-year limit after 24 graduate credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 31 credits before candidacy: 10 credits of core courses (Technology, Policy, and Innovation: Theory and Practice; Data Analysis; Advanced Theory and Practice in Technology and Policy), 6 credits of research methods from a social science department and 15 credits of technical electives. Includes a two-part qualifying exam, dissertation proposal examination, teaching practicum and dissertation defence.

Career pathways

Careers in industry, government and education involving technology and policy; scholars and policy researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics or a related area from an accredited institution; minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose relating intended research to a departmental research area; CV; official transcripts (domestic) or translated course-by-course records with possible NACES evaluation (international); TOEFL or IELTS if native language is not English.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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