Master of Science Programme in Innovation and Societal Change

Education facts

Code: SAINS

<p>Do you want to drive societal change using innovation? The Master of Science Programme in Innovation and Societal Change trains you in innovation development and governance with a focus on addressing society's many challenges.</p><p>Society is facing many severe challenges, such as environmental degradation and climate change, large inequalities between people and places, as well as changing geographies of innovation and production caused by geopolitical frictions. Contemporary societal challenges are complex, fundamental, and enduring, and innovation can contribute to mitigate them. The programme will give you a systemic perspective on innovation, meaning that you will learn about the full process from idea to development, the diffusion of new products, services, solutions and processes, and evaluate their intended and unintended societal impacts. </p><p>The Programme will prepare you to become a driving force of change. During the programme you will meet students from different disciplinary backgrounds, and together build knowledge and skills within: </p><ul><li>Innovation processes in different organisations - such as firms, public sector, and civil society - as well as cooperation between different actors. </li><li>How innovations impact society - both intended and unintended effects and how impact may differ between places and societal groups. </li><li>How innovation processes can be governed - and the opportunities and limitations for policy actors at local, regional, national and international levels. </li><li>Methods to study and work with innovation - including practical tools to understand, follow, and promote innovation processes.</li></ul>

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the programme, the student must hold a Bachelor’s degree corresponding to at least 180 ECTS. Oral and written proficiency in English equivalent to English 6 (advanced) from Swedish upper secondary school is a requirement. International qualifications will be assessed in accordance with national guidelines.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master of Science Programme in Innovation and Societal Change

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %