In­nov­a­tion

Course content

Innovation has become an increasingly crucial ingredient in value generation and development of organizations and human enterprises at large. 

Innovation takes many forms and shapes; Technology driven innovation allows companies to fundamentally change the economics of their business, which translates into new business models and market segments. In the course we will attempt to go beyond the outcomes of a typical innovation process and look at the organizational drivers that can influence the process.

The course adopts a corporate entrepreneurship approach to innovation where the "innovator" or the corporate entrepreneur is at the core of the analysis. What makes some managers and employees more innovative and entrepreneurial than others? What motivates the corporate entrepreneur? How can organizations stimulate and direct the innovation and entrepreneurial activities of the corporation? These are fundamental issues being addressed in the course. Overall, the course provides a balanced mix of formal theory, critical thinking, and hands-on experience.

The course focuses on key issues relating to entrepreneurship. innovation, business growth and societal development. The participants are introduced to different approaches to entrepreneurship and innovation and will explore different forms and domains of entrepreneurship and innovation. They will acquire knowledge about how the relations between individuals, organizations, and institutions influence the process of entrepreneurship and innovation and will learn how the societal context influences the forms and characteristics of entrepreneurship and innovation.