Technology and Innovation Management (Research)

1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools)

3rd in the UK in the field of Innovation (Research Papers in Economics 2021)

8th in the UK for citations in Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)

At SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, our research focuses on the direction, degree and impact of technological change. We aim to understand the varied pathways through which it may develop and how that can be strategically managed.

We work on enhancing innovation in all types of organisations, and across all sectors. This involves developing and delivering tools to improve the management of innovation within organisations and between organisations and their suppliers and customers.

Areas of study
Key areas of interest include:

• technology strategy

• high-growth new ventures

• infrastructure sectors

• healthcare and bio-pharmaceuticals

• the management of knowledge and intellectual property.

We expect successful applicants to be admitted to the Integrated PhD. This provides the rigorous research training you need to become a skilled practitioner. If you’re unsure which route to apply for, please apply for the Integrated PhD.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.