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Objectives Objectives The programme aims at training qualified professionals and at promoting the creation and diffusion of knowledge on technology policy and management of innovation. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of strategic leadership and high quality research abilities in students, as well as to the design and implementation of innovation policies promoting the role of engineering, science and technology and entrepreneurship in the sustainable development of society and the economy. The programme integrates post-graduate education and research activities, fostering the students' entrepreneurial skills and developing competencies that will allow students to approach complex and non-structured problems. The development vectors of the programme:  Participants' and Admission Requirements The programme is designed primarily for engineers with professional experience. After an interview, the participation of newly graduates in engineering or similar areas may be considered. Admission is subjected to the requirements of the IST Post-Graduate Regulations. Structure and competencies to be developed The Post-Graduate programme covers one academic year, divided in three trimesters and includes a curricular component, with the duration of 16 weekly hours. The candidates interested in obtaining the Master of Science degree by IST must prepare and defend a thesis. The curricular structure has been designed to make possible the participation of professionals in the programme, and includes core courses, concentration areas and a seminar course. Some of the competencies to be developed integrate: 
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES
MANAGEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
A VISION TOWARDS THE FUTURE: engineering, science and technology have acquired an increasing importance in the development of contemporary societies. Governments, firms, universities and research laboratories all take part in this process, building up what has been termed as national science and technology systems. The initiatives of these key players and the interactions between them determine the impact of S&T activities on the well-being of nations. One of the most important challenges in maximizing this impact is to understand and manage the complex processes that underlie world-class S&T research, commercialization and management, including informed education policies, the protecting of intellectual property and the funding of science, technology and innovation. In addition, the management of risks making use of adequate S&T policies and the emergence of knowledge management as a discipline and profession is eminent, representing an unprecedented leadership opportunity. Also, knowledge integration in key subjects is required to enhance economic wealth, shared prosperity and social and cultural enrichment. The M.Sc. Programme will also address such important topics as information networking and policy integrated design, process technology and intensification, and strategies for global sustainable development. 
Please contact: Master of Science Secretariat: Center for Innovation, Technology & Policy Management, IN+ IST's General Post-Graduation Support Office Nuno Riscado
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