Management and Innovation Topics
Management and Innovation Topics
Description
This comprehensive micro-module combines three critical pillars of modern business: a) Free Open Source Innovation: Discover how open-source principles and strategic licensing reshape collaborative business models, ecosystems, and technology; b) Basics of Management: Master foundational organizational frameworks, business strategy, and transaction-cost thinking to understand how modern firms structure, function, and scale; c) Foundations of Product Management: Learn the entire product lifecycle - from agile methodologies and unit economics to go-to-market strategies - designed specifically for beginners. Through interactive case studies and practical frameworks, you will bridge the gap between strategy, technology, and execution, preparing you to drive impact in any professional or entrepreneurial landscape.
The Team
Teachers
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Learners
- Study period
- 2 November – 20 November 2026
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 8 July – 7 September 2026
- Credits
- 6 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Trento
- Topics
- -
- Learner type
- Students
- EQF Level
Bachelor Level
Information
Value and progress
Analyse business plans
Analyse the formal statements from businesses which outline their business goals and the strategies they set in place to meet them, in order to assess the feasibility of the plan and verify the business' ability to meet external requirements such as the repayment of a loan or return of investments.
ESCO SKILLS
Analyse business processes
Study the contribution of the work processes to the business goals and monitor their efficiency and productivity.
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Business knowledge
A firm's functions, the processes and tasks which are employed to accomplish those functions and the relationship of those functions, processes and tasks to each of the functions, processes and tasks performed throughout the firm.
ESCO SKILLS
Business model
Understand the different ways in which companies generate revenues. Consider the sector, the dynamics of the industry, and the idiosyncrasy of the company.
ESCO SKILLS
Identify process improvements
Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance.
ESCO SKILLS
Innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
ESCO SKILLS
Make strategic business decisions
Analyse business information and consult directors for decision making purposes in a varied array of aspects affecting the prospect, productivity and sustainable operation of a company. consider the options and alternatives to a challenge and make sound rational decisions based on analysis and experience.
ESCO SKILLS
Use IT tools
Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.
ESCO SKILLS
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Hosting university
University of Trento
