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Engineering and Public Policy

Engineering and Public Policy

Degree 
Doctoral Degree
School 
IST Técnico Lisboa
Duration 
8
ECTS 
240
Language 
PT/EN
Data de Acreditação A3ES 
08/21/2020
Prazo de Acreditação A3ES 
6 anos
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Number 
R/A-Ef 2142/2011
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Registration Date 
03/18/2011

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The PhD program in Engineering and Public Policy prepares students to develop research in public policy e management of technology by addressing real world issues where technology, business and legal aspects are equally important. This program focuses on networked infrastructures and offers specializations in telecom policy and energy policy. It also provides strong preparation in decision analysis applied to real world problems.

Objectives 

The Phd Program in Engineering and Public Policy trains experts in designing policies that support the development of the telecom and energy sectors. Relevant international policy issues include the regulatory regimes applying to these sectors, the need for universal service, and the emergent challenges arising from the widespread use of both sensor and social networks.

Career prospects 
Graduates in Engineering and Public Policy find exciting job opportunities as leaders of multidisciplinary teams that take upon technology related projects where knowledge of how markets work are a plus. Typically, 1/3 of the graduates go to academia, 1/3 to the industry and consulting companies and 1/3 hold governmental related appointments.
National Admission Exams 
The baseline criteria for admission are the ones set forth by the doctoral programs of IST, Lisbon, in accordance with the rules and bylaws of the School. The preferred background is one in engineering, with professional experience being a desirable plus. Other backgrounds may be accepted, provided that there is evidence of a strong foundation on science and technology giving assurance that both, the high demands of a research-based program, and the required level of technical expertise on the proposed research topics can be met.
Fee – 1st year (indicative) 
2750.00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
2750.00€

International Access

Fee - 1st year (indicative) 
2750,00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
2750,00€