Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (MGMT90184) — The University of Melbourne Handbook

Overview

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This subject provides those working with funding and the governance of research and innovation with knowledge and insights in areas such as:

structured overview of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy (theory and practice);
review of the state of the art in tools and methods for funding STI capacity building;
structured forum for policy learning and exchange of ideas.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion, participants should be able to apply what they have learned, for example by:

conducting and presenting science and technology policy analyses;
preparing policy briefs;
matching policy objectives to funding instruments;
ability to identify and analyse science and technology policy trends.

Generic skills

On completing this subject, participants should be able to:

communicate with people who work in different cultures and contexts;
investigate policy and strategy problems, and generate options to resolve them;
assess the risks and benefits of different solutions to policy problems;
apply accepted policies and principles to different kinds of cases;
make well-informed management decisions that consider specific contexts.

Last updated: 19 November 2025