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TEK650 - Strategic management of technological innovation
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| Strategisk ledning av teknisk innovation |
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| Syllabus adopted 2020-02-11 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPHPC |
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7,5 Credits
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| Grading: TH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Computer Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management
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Department: 45 - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
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The course is only available for students having the course in their program plan
Teaching language: English
Application code: 86117
Open for exchange students: No
Block schedule:
D
Maximum participants: 70
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No Sp |
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Examination |
7,5 c |
Grading: TH |
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7,5 c
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29 Oct 2020 pm J
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07 Jan 2021 pm L, |
18 Aug 2021 am J |
In programs
MPALG COMPUTER SCIENCE - ALGORITHMS, LANGUAGES AND LOGIC, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPALG COMPUTER SCIENCE - ALGORITHMS, LANGUAGES AND LOGIC, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPHPC HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPHPC HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
MPCSN COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPDSC DATA SCIENCE AND AI, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPDSC DATA SCIENCE AND AI, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner:
Martin Wallin
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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 lectures, 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.