Building an understanding of innovation management from strategic and implementation oriented perspectiveBuilding the skills to assess and question concepts in innovation management.Linking conceptual models and empirical research with practical examples, and apply new knowledge to practical case studies.

Lecturing sessions with exercises and case studieswritten exam

This course provides the foundational knowledge of how to structure and organize innovation activities in established corporations. To better understand how to orchestrate the corporate task of innovation, the following areas are covered:- Corporate Innovation Strategy: Innovation Field Orientation, Basic Strategic Decisions,  Innovation Strategy Blueprint, Input for Innovation Strategy Making, Path Dependency of Strategy- Organizing Innovation in CorporationsStructural Foundation, Hierarchical and Non-Hierarchical Coordination Mechanisms, Ambidextrous Organization, Process Control through Stage-Gate Type Systems- Organizational Innovation Climate and CultureLevels and Archetypes of Organizational Culture, Innovation Culture and Climate Dimensions, How to Shape Innovation Culture and Climate, Relevance of Cross-cultural Differences, Innovation Initiative Management

Basic knowledge about innovation management recommended 

Will be provided at the beginning of the course

Individual assessment (written or verbal exam)Active participation in cases/exercises in class

Topics that have been discussed in the course

Individual assessment 80%Active participation 20%