Innovation Sciences

The Innovation Sciences Master’s Program teaches you how to analyze, manage and influence innovation processes at a strategic level. While innovation is crucial for economic growth, sustainable development and welfare, many inspiring technological ideas never become successful. Innovation Sciences focuses on gaining  a deeper understanding of why this is the case. You will  learn to understand and manage the mechanisms and processes involved in developing and  introducing new technological options.

Our students have an interest or a background in technology (such as Sustainable Innovation, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or Physics) but would like to apply their skills on a broader, more strategic level. Important questions for innovation scientists include how industries, cities, regions or countries can create an innovative climate in a globalizing world. Courses focus on which factors and actors determine whether a new technology will succeed, as well as how government and business can introduce innovations  that lead to sustainable development. Within the Master program we therefore have two tracks:

  1. Global Sustainability
  2. Innovation Strategy and Policy

Triple Triumph for Our Faculty at MomenTUm 2024 

This year’s MomenTUm, held on September 27, was a remarkable success for our faculty IE&IS, with three major awards highlighting our commitment to academic excellence.

  • Milan van Bussel (Bachelor Sustainable Innovation) received the Audience Award for his impactful research, “Out of the shadows: revealing the far-reaching impact of Dutch dairy production,” securing 2,587 votes for his work on sustainability.
  • Rudi Bekkers won the Best Bachelor Teacher Award for his ability to connect real-world regulatory issues with student learning, fostering critical thinking in future engineers.
  • Melvin Drent won the Best Master Teacher Award, recognized for his interactive teaching style and personal dedication to student success.

The MomenTUm celebration also featured vibrant parties, culminating in two ceremonies for nearly 1,600 graduates, with the iconic cap-throwing finale.

We are proud of our faculty’s outstanding achievements at MomenTUm 2024 and look forward to continued success. 

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