Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Science, Technological and Innovation Policy
2. Language of Instruction:
English
3. Course Code:
INT647032
4. Credits:
2
5. Course Objectives:
This course equips students with foundational knowledge and analytical tools in science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy. Learners will understand the role of STI in economic growth, productivity, and sustainable development; grasp theoretical frameworks such as innovation systems and innovation policy; analyze policy instruments and methods for design, implementation, and evaluation; compare international experiences and extract lessons for Vietnam; and develop critical thinking and social responsibility in proposing, evaluating, and implementing STI policies.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
The course Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy provides students with foundational knowledge and analytical frameworks for the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of STI policies. Topics include: the concepts, roles, and evolution of STI policy; theories of innovation systems (national, regional, and global innovation systems); policy instruments such as R&D funding, tax incentives, standards, intellectual property, and open innovation policies; as well as methods of technology foresight, roadmapping, and socio-economic-environmental impact assessment. In addition to examining international practices (OECD, EU, US, Korea, China), the course emphasizes Vietnam’s STI policy context, analyzing national strategies, World Bank/OECD reports, and recent academic studies. Through group projects, case studies, and policy analysis exercises, students will develop critical thinking, policy proposal, and evaluation skills to foster STI-driven development in the context of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.