In this course, we take a theoretical and conceptual look at innovation management and entrepreneurship issues. The SME context will remain at the core of our analysis throughout. Additionally, we develop this theoretical and conceptual knowledge further through regular analysis of practice-focussed case studies.
The main aim of the course is to allow students to develop an extensive and systematic understanding of innovation management and innovativeness from a strategicpoint of view.
Following completion of the course, studentsshould be able to:
This course also requires:
In order to achieve the learning outcomes youwill be required to
Students may be absent for 20% of the course. Please note that if this is exceeded, then the course cannot be successfully completed.
The course has been designed to be as interactive as possible. We achieve this through group work, presentations and discussions.
Assessment for the course consists of presentations, a written exam and activeparticipation in class.
The final grade will be made up of the following three elements:
In order to successfully complete the course, you must achieve a positive grade for the first two elements.
Attendance in the first session is mandatory. If you fail to attend the first session without notifying the course leader beforehand, your place will automatically be given to students on the waitinglist!
In total you are allowed a maximum absence of 150 minutes.
Attendance in the first session is mandatory. If you fail to attend the first session without notifying the course leader beforehand, your place will automatically be given to students on the waitinglist!
Informationregarding essential reading for the course will be provided in due course
Bessant, J., & Tidd, J.. Innovation and entrepreneurship. 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.