University of Sussex

PhD Technology and Innovation Management Integrated

University of Sussex

Course overview

The PhD Technology and Innovation Management Integrated at the University of Sussex enables students to develop and apply tools to improve the management of innovation within organisations, as well as between organisations and their suppliers and customers. Students will become skilled research practitioners equipped with a broad range of skills to help them address global challenges.

Through this integrated PhD, students will be able to engage with firms, governments and other organisations, helping them to shape social and economic policies in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.

This programme includes taking masters-level units in the first year to prepare for PhD-level research. During their PhD, students will continue to receive training. and research and publishing skills, including academic writing, winning grants and stakeholder engagement.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree in a subject area related to science and technology policy.
  • Candidates may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Technology and Innovation Management Integrated can pursue various career paths in:

  • Business Development Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Sales and Account Manager
  • Innovation Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students of the PhD Technology and Innovation Management Integrated from the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year.

Admission

Applicants for this programme should visit the university's portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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