Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy integrates science, technology, and policy concepts to provide a solid foundation for students interested in this domain.
This program is currently not accepting new students. Students with specific academic questions should contact Mike Goodhart, via email: goodhart@umd.edu.
- The 12-credit, 4-course curriculum aims to develop a deep understanding of key concepts related to STIP policy; including policies for science and science for policy; providing a range of perspectives on political, institutional, social and market factors affecting science and technology, and equipping students with essential skills for analysis and communication.
- Curriculum includes two core requirements that focus on technology, change, & innovation and the influence of science on policy, a third requirement in a technology domain option, and an open elective.
- Develops 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.
- Targets both mid-career professionals from public agencies, multinational organizations and relevant private and civil society organizations and UMD graduate students.
- Can be completed in nine months of continuous part-time enrollment. See Designation of Full-time/Part-time Status.
Program Features
Science and technology have been recognized as key enablers for economic growth and sustainable development and its security remains an enduring challenge.
- The ability to foster, stimulate, and secure an innovation-based economy is accepted as an important determinant of national competitiveness and strength and for achieving social and developmental goals.
- Advances in science and technology are essential for new industries and jobs; for maintaining national defense; for ensuring energy security; for expanding food supplies; and for improving healthcare.
- The program figures centrally in the minds of decision-makers, from the highest levels of national governments to the corridors of city halls.