- Subject to changes *
Admission requirements
Third-year Bachelor students
Description
This course gives an introduction into the theory of innovation management. Leading questions are: What is innovation management? Why management of innovation? How do innovation processes work? Starting from featuring established theories and models of innovation management we will proceed with discussing current trends such as open and user centric innovation, innovation systems, and entrepreneurship versus valorisation. Important topics are the distinction between invention and innovation, the organization of change associated with innovation, and organizational structures for innovation in firms and in collaboration of several firms in clusters and innovation systems. The class will blend academic insights with practical exercises and life cases presented by guest speakers.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. describe and explain the key concepts of (managing) innovation from historical, theoretical and practical perspective
2. describe and explain policy and governance aspects of managing innovation
3. appreciate the role of creative and rational innovation techniques by hands-on exercises
4. recognize human / cultural aspects in the innovation process and management approaches
5. recognize and analyse leading edge innovation business practices
6. identify opportunities for pursuing entreneurship or knowledge valorization
The use of case studies, illustrations from current business events, and interactive setting will create awareness of how leading international businesses are confronting and resolving the issues related to innovation management.
Timetable
Semester 1:
Course: Tuesday November 12th 2019 - Monday December 16th 2019
Exam: Friday December 20th 2019 10:15-13:15 hours
Retake: Wednesday January 29th 2020 10:15-13:15 hours
Please check the latest version of the schedule on the SBB [website].
Mode of instruction
10 lectures (2 hours per lecture)
Lectures will provide a short introduction followed by (prepared) case presentations and class discussion. Active participation in the class discussion is required to attain the learning goals and will be taken into account for the final grade.
Course Load
TBA
Assessment method
TBA
Blackboard
Yes, students can go to Blackboard to enroll themselves one month before the start of the course.
Reading list
The reading list will be announced on Blackboard.
Registration
Students have to register for the course in uSis. Click here for instructions.
This course can only be followed as part of the SBB minor (15 or 30 ECTS).