{"id":31103,"date":"2022-11-17T11:07:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/?post_type=course&#038;p=31103"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:37:06","slug":"innovation-and-research-for-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/en\/study\/masters\/innovation-and-research-for-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation and Research for Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-ddcfa450 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle1-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>Overview<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>Details of the degree<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div>Why MIRS?<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><div>Admissions &amp; Fees<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The Master's in Innovation and Research for Sustainability (MIRS) prepares students to tackle critical challenges related to Innovation, Research and Sustainability, three critical dimensions shaping the future of organizations and society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an updated curriculum that now includes one course on data science and AI applied to Innovation, Research and Sustainability, this master's ensures that its graduates are ready to lead in these transformative areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on the strong foundations of its predecessor, the \"Master in Economics and Management of Science, Technology and Innovation\", the MIRS program has decades of expertise and a legacy of successful alumni.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By offering two possible tracks, one in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the other in Research Management and Policy, MIRS prepares its students to harness AI-driven insights and sustainable strategies to create meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow and shape the solutions of today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/scholarships-cgd.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><strong><strong><strong>Caixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos.<\/strong><\/strong> Merit Award<br><\/strong>Prize awarded by Caixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sito to the best student in the Master's in Innovation and Research for Sustainability (with the highest final average).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"course-accreditations__group\">\n        <div class=\"course-accreditations__type\">MIRS students benefit from a collegiate and openminded atmosphere, in which the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play a special role.<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"course-accreditations__grid\">\n            \n                <div class=\"course-accreditations__item\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/E_SDG_logo_UN_emblem_square_trans_WEB.png\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"237\" alt=\"\" class=\"course-accreditations__logo\">\n                    <div class=\"course-accreditations__desc\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-reasons\">\n    <div class=\"block-reasons__content has-iseg-dark-grey-background has-iseg-white-color\">\n        <h3>Top reasons to do the Masters in Innovation and Research for Sustainability<\/h3>\n        \n        <div class=\"block-reasons__list\" data-columns>\n\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">01<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">The Master in Innovation and Research for Sustainability (MIRS) was designed for those willing to be change agents for sustainability in organizations, society and the economy. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">02<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">The complexity of incorporating sustainability in economic development and organizational processes will be a key challenge for governance in public and private sector entities over the next few decades. MIRS is intended for those committed to be involved in the processes towards a more sustainable future. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">03<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">Our students will be provided with the theory, concepts and methods to better understand and articulate the roles of research and innovation activities in practice. Among other methods, we adopt active learning strategies based on case-studies, current research projects and cross-sectional workshops. The classes will use both informative and dynamic tools for enhancing collaborative processes and teamwork (namely world cafe exercises, design thinking, scenario methods, 3Dmapping).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">04<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">MIRS was designed to provide our students with high levels of technical competences, critical judgment for action and significant capacity to collaborate and to build bridges in their organizations, society and the economy. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">05<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">More and more businesses and public organizations need to have specialists with the capacity to manage technical activities related to research and innovation.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">06<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">Our students will have the possibility to choose in the second semester between two different tracks, one oriented towards entrepreneurship and innovation and the other oriented towards the administration of research and science.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">07<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">After attending MIRS, our graduates will have the necessary analytical and communication skills to effectively manage impactful research and innovation for a better and sustainable future.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">08<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">They will be able to design solutions that maximize the benefits for society and the organizations while minimizing the impact on the ecosystems.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">09<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">Further, they will be able to integrate science and technology to respond to the grand challenges of climate change and sustainable development, which include larger societal challenges related to poverty elimination, discrimination and segregation, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"block-reasons__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"block-reasons__heading\">10<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"block-reasons__text\">MIRS graduates will follow professional careers in a diversity of areas, such as business companies that adhere to the 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enhancing their employability and future career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syllabus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table block-table-studyplan has-iseg-pink-thead\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Year 1 \u2013 Semester 1 <\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Economics of Innovation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Science, Technology and Society<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Innovation Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Future Studies and Innovation Strategy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sustainability Sciences and Policy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table block-table-studyplan has-iseg-red-thead\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Year 1 \u2013 Semester 2<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Evaluation and Management of R&amp;I Projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Data Science and AI for Sustainability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Innovative Investments for Sustainable Development<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Elective*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3**<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Research Methods and Masters Project<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Choose your Major<\/strong>:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-iseg-blue-color\"><i style=\"font-weight: bold\">Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/i><\/mark><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Entrepreneurship<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Marketing for Innovation and New Products<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-iseg-blue-color\">Major in Research Management and Policy<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Research Management and Public Policy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Research Policy for Sustainability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table block-table-studyplan has-iseg-yellow-thead\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Year 2 \u2013 Semester 1<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Masters Final Work \u2013 MFW<br><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Dissertation<br><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Project <br><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Internship<\/td><td><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*The list of possible elective courses will be published annually by ISEG.<br>** At least 3 ECTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the description of each Curricular Units&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fenix.iseg.ulisboa.pt\/degrees\/mirs\/course-web-pages\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will you achieve by enrolling in MIRS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful completion of this Masters programme, you&#039;ll qualify to be awarded a Master&#039;s Degree by Universidade de Lisboa, which is the largest and most internationally recognized Portuguese university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Masters program lasts for three semesters. In the initial two semesters students take their courses, while in the third semester they do their \u201cmasters final work\u201d, which might be a dissertation, a project or a report from an internship carried out in relation to the topics of interest of our program .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MIRS is in itself an innovative endeavor aiming at offering you a fulfilling experience, one that takes into account the fast pace of change in technologies, professions and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the MIRS focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By \u201cinnovation\u201d we understand the introduction and deployment of new ideas that create value for individuals and society. This might be new products,<br>new processes, new organizational modes or new business models. Innovations are adopted by individuals, firms, government and other types of entities. In general innovations generate returns for the innovators, while answering problems faced by local communities or society at large. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By \u201cresearch\u201d we refer to activities organized for the purpose of developing new knowledge. 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MIRS offers a set of courses which deliver the basic knowledge about the economics, management and social aspects of innovation and research activities. There are several other courses focused on the more practical dimensions, aiming at the acquisition of specific competencies associated with communication, marketing, project appraisal, policy design and evaluation. At the same time, we bring in the strategic dimension, which is essential for advancing innovative and entrepreneurial projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique characteristic of MIRS is that we are providing those operational and strategic competencies, while keeping an eye on how technologies and science are moving fast forward. MIRS considers innovation and research in the context of global changes, including the most recent advances in science, the digital and energy transformations and climate change. The external ring of the chart displays that perspective. Our \u201cGlobal Trends\u201d and \u201cFuture Studies\u201d courses provide the long-term view and the tools to devise appropriate strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions &amp; Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Applications for all masters at ISEG are online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants to the Master in Innovation and Research for Sustainability are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Those who have an undergraduate degree in Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management, or other similar areas. 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