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Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is a four-course (twelve credit) program of study designed for mid-career professionals from public agencies, multinational organizations and relevant private and civil society organizations; as well as graduate students at UMD. The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze and implement policies related to science, technology and innovation, including regulatory aspects related to new technologies and approaches for creating and commercializing new technologies and innovations.

Faculty: Public Policy This program is not accepting applications. Please visit the department website for a listing of programs currently being offered. The department website is https://spp.umd.edu .  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Concepts of Technology Change and Innovation), Influence of Science on Policy and Policy on Science), Modernizing the Energy System), Cyberspace: Legal and Policy Implications). The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: CV/Resume *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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