Business Development and Innovation
Business Development and Innovation
Description
Sustainable innovation is vital for firms' growth and competitiveness, offering both social and economic benefits. Today's leading companies primarily compete through innovation - this includes continuous product development, process enhancements, organizational changes, or exploring new markets. In the knowledge economy, firms must strategize their innovation approach and foster an environment conducive to creative growth. This course equips students with a critical understanding of firm strategies in innovation management. By examining real-world innovation processes in both private and public sectors, students will gain practical skills in sustainably managing innovation. Additionally, the course offers hands-on experience through collaborations with local firms.
The Team
Teachers
Meet the expert teaching staff, who is here to guide you through this learning opportunity.
Learners
- Study period
- 1 March – 6 May 2024
- Study format
- Hybrid
- Application period
- 19 December 2023 – 25 January 2024
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- University of Stavanger
- Topics
- Learner type
- EQF Level
Master Level
Information
Value and progress
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student should have a solid understanding of the scholarly debate on innovation in the management sciences, including: - The importance of innovation to firms - ldentifying strategic capabilities - Sources of innovation - The process of innovation - Leadership an organization of innovation - Strategies for innovation - Getting innovations to market - Responsible and social innovations - User as innovators
ESCO SKILLS
Skills
After competing the course, the students will be able to: - Present and critically assess different scholarly theories and hypotheses, as well as strategy and/or policy statements, related to innovation - Conduct an analysis of the drivers and/or outcomes of innovation in real organizations - Discuss different strategies for promoting innovation in a firm - Contribute to the management of a firm's innovation process
ESCO SKILLS
General competence
After completing the course, the student should have the following general competence in: - Academic writing - Search and review relevant literature - Presentation and academic discussion - Ability to conduct fieldwork in the organizations - Ability to analyze firm innovation standpoint through theoretical lenses
ESCO SKILLS
Not sure which competencies suit you?
Take our motivation scan to find learning opportunities that will help you reach your potential goal and growth.
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
