MA Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) at Technical University of Munich

The Elite Master’s program RESET offers a practice-oriented graduate education for students interested in both the technical and social aspects of responsibility in today’s highly technologized societies. Responsibility has become a key concern in current discussions around governance, economic growth, sustainable development, and social progress – captured, for example, by the frameworks of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Taught at Munich.

Faculty: TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The first semester is dedicated to introducing students to the social, economic, political, media and legal aspects of innovation, controversies and responsibility in science and technology. This is facilitated by an innovative term structure, immersive projects, and by hands-on training in STS research methods. The second semester provides in-depth introductions to STEM fields, complemented by three elective specialization lectures and seminars in key STS fields.

Career pathways

RESET graduates will be able to work in a range of fields, including government, international organizations, innovative firms (both established companies and start-ups), NGOs, think tanks, research and higher education management, consulting, or pursue a career in academia.

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