Innovation Management
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE736
- Code
- 1TE736
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Industrial Engineering and Management A1N, Industrial Engineering and Management A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 4 May 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
120 credits in science/engineering.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- account for the importance of technological development and innovation for economic growth and increased competitiveness on a firm level,
- critically discuss a firm's need to have a strategic and integrated approach to be able to successfully manage innovation and technical development,
- analyse complex innovation processes in firms both internally and externally. This incorporates for instance basic knowledge about partnerships, alliances, research and development, commercialisation and industrial marketing.
Content
The course aims to provide students with basic concepts and awareness in technological innovation and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small and large firms face in relation to this. The course has an integrated approach to tackling the complex concepts in and knowledge about technological innovation in relation to technological development. The course covers areas such as the importance of innovation, leadership in research and development, management of innovation and technology, partnerships, networks and alliances, product and process development, commercialisation of research as well as entrepreneurship and business creation.
Instruction
Lectures, guest lectures, seminars and case studies.
Assessment
Written assignments during the course and active participation in seminars and exercises (2 credits). Individual written exam (3 credits).