Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health and Life Sciences

Solutions for complex societal problems are increasingly sought through the application of scientific principles. At the same time, developments in the sciences impact society, some of which may lead to societal questions and concerns. An example is the new genomics technologies for disease diagnosis. On the one hand, it may improve care and prevention, while on the other hand, it raises ethical concerns related to violation of privacy, stigma and discrimination. Addressing such complex problems is complicated in itself. It calls for the integration of knowledge from several scientific disciplines and cooperation between a wide variety of actors in society – ranging from government, industry and societal organizations to patients and consumers.

The aim of the Master programme Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences(MPA) is to provide students with an academic attitude and skills in the field of interdisciplinary research on the interface of beta science and society aiming to formulate strategies to solve complex societal problems in the health and life sciences. The program provides a broadening of the knowledge and skills from a bachelor scientific background in disciplines such as science, technology and society studies, policy science, and management studies. In the MPA program, the following core competencies are developed:

• Analysis of complex societal issues related to the health and life sciences
  
• Formulation and implementation of strategies to deal with complex societal problems by way of interdisciplinary research.
  
• Effective cooperation and communication with researchers from scientific disciplines other than health and life sciences and with societal actors.