Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameLedning och organisering av innovation och R&D
- CodeTEK745
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPMEI
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 26116
- Maximum participants90
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0120 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Magnus Persson- Associate Professor, Innovation and R&D Management, Technology Management and Economics
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
The course aims at developing an understanding of the prerequisites for R&D and innovation work in large established organizations. More specifically the course will address key elements within the areas of:- Organizational theory
- Project management
- Product development
- Innovation management
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe fundamental mechanisms related to organizations existence, design and scope- Explain the basic project management terms and tools
- Describe different types of product development processes
- Apply different methods and tools for efficient product development work
- Describe the prerequisites for innovation work and their implications on the strategic and operative levels
Content
The course contains the following four areas:1) Organizational theory
- Fundamental mechanisms related to reasons for organizations existence, design and scope
- Relationship between the organizational design and firms abilities regarding product development and innovation
2) Project management
- The history and advancement of project management
- The basic project management terms and tools
3) Product development
- Product development processes, such as Stage-gate and Agile, for the development of products and services
- Methods and tools for efficient product development work (eg. portfolio management, platforms and modularization)
4) Innovation in established organizations
- Characteristics of established organizations
- Prerequisites for innovation (barriers and enablers) and their implications on the strategic and operative levels
Organisation
The course consists of lectures and seminars. The seminars requires active participation and preparation.Literature
The course literature will be decided at the start of the course.Examination including compulsory elements
The examination in the course consists of different assignments and written exam.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.