Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Programme in Research and Innovation in Higher Education

The Master's Programme in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) is designed to address the need for professionals who can navigate the changes in the higher education and research sectors. This evolution necessitates professionals adept at linking systemic and institutional transformations and developing management skills for the changing landscape within higher education and research institutions.

Programme Overview

The MARIHE programme provides a deep understanding of the change processes and their impact on education systems and labor markets. It covers three main areas: "systems in transition," focusing on global and regional developments; "interactions between systems and institutions", particularly in research and innovation funding; and the "institutional perspective", emphasizing change management. The programme also emphasizes transferable skills such as critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Programme Structure

• The programme is jointly offered by seven partners from Europe and Asia:
  • Danube University Krems (Austria)
  • Tampere University (Finland)
  • University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück (Germany)
  • Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (Hungary)
  • University of Aveiro (Portugal)
  • Beijing Normal University (China)
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (deemed-to-be university) (India)
• Students benefit from significant mobility and intercultural experiences, studying in at least two European countries and one Asian country over four semesters (120 ECTS).
• An internship after the second semester offers practical insights into the field, facilitated by enterprises and organisations related to the course's focus.
• Graduates receive a joint, double or multiple degree, preparing them for the evolving demands in research, innovation, and higher education management.

Programme Details

Type

• Master's degree (University)

Degree Earned

• Master of Administrative Sciences

Planned Duration

• 2 years

Extent of Studies

• 120 ECTS

Faculty

• Faculty of Management and Business

City

• Tampere

Campus

• City Centre Campus

Tuition Fee for Non-EU/EEA Citizens

• 9000 €

Scholarships

• Scholarships available

Study Objectives

The programme aims to equip students with the competence to take the leading role in institutional development, focusing on research and innovation in higher education. It emphasizes the development of management skills for the changing landscape within higher education and research institutions.

Conclusion

The Master's Programme in Research and Innovation in Higher Education is a unique opportunity for students to gain a deep understanding of the changes in the higher education and research sectors and to develop the skills necessary to navigate these changes. With its international scope and emphasis on transferable skills, the programme prepares graduates for the evolving demands in research, innovation, and higher education management.