Doctoral Program in Futures Studies (PTF)

Recent developments in the field of futures studies and the need to train specialists in this field led to the establishment of a PhD program in Technology Futures Studies in 2012 at the Faculty of Management, Science and Technology, Amirkabir University.

This course consists of 12 core courses, 6 elective courses, and 24 thesis credits. The main courses offered in this course are:

Stochastic Processes and Futures Studies

Advanced Engineering Methods for Futures Studies 1

Management of Science, Creativity, and Technology

Strategic Thinking and Management

Among the elective courses in the PTF course, we can mention courses such as Chaos Theory and Futures Studies, Complexity Theory and Futures Studies, Catastrophic Phenomena Theory and Futures Studies, Game Theory and Its Application in Futures Studies, Soft Technologies in Futures Studies, Scenario Writing in Futures Studies, and Science and Technology Policy Making.