Course syllabus for Strategic management of technological innovation 

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Course syllabus adopted 2024-03-20 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameStrategisk ledning av teknisk innovation
  • CodeTEK650
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPHPC
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyComputer Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

The course round is cancelled. For further questions, please contact the director of studies
  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 86117
  • Maximum participants120 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0120 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		7.5 c
  • 08 Jan 2025 pm J DIG
  • 20 Aug 2025 am J DIG

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Aim

This course aims to prepare students for different types of management tasks related to technology and innovation. This is done by making students familiar with a set of theories and tools used for strategic management of technological innovation. Besides theoretical understanding, a major ambition of the course is to teach students how to analyze and deal with complex innovation-related challenges typically faced by managers.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

(a) Apply tools and theories of strategic management of technological innovation  (b) Convey insights from the analysis of strategic management of technological innovation  (c) Participate in decision-making linked to strategic management of technological innovation

Content

(a) Industry dynamics of technological innovation, e.g. sources of innovation and types and patterns of innovation (b) Formulating technological innovation strategy, e.g. defining the organization’s strategic direction, collaboration strategies and protecting innovation (intellectual property rights) (c) Implementing technological innovation strategy, e.g., organizing for innovation and managing the new product development process

Organisation

The course consists of case studies and class discussions focusing on the learning outcomes.

Literature

The course literature will be announced at the start of the course.

Examination including compulsory elements

The examination consists of (a) a written exam and (b) case studies that require attendance. Grading: U (Fail), 3, 4, 5.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-06-24: Examinator Examinator changed from Martin Wallin (marwal) to Marcus Holgersson (marhol) by Viceprefekt
      [Course round 1]
    • 2024-03-19: Cancelled Changed to cancelled by UOL
      [Course round 1] Cancelled