LiU Summer Academy: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Swedish Context, 7.5 credits

LiU Sommaruniversitet: Innovation och entreprenörskap i en svensk kontext, 7.5 hp

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All instances mentioned below are cancelled.

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Solmaz Filiz Karabag

Director of studies or equivalent

Eva Lovén

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 120 h
Recommended self-study hours: 80 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV N.B.
Single subject course (Full-time, Day-time) Summer 2020 1 - English Linköping, Valla CANCELLED

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Specific information

The course is given as part of the Linköping University Summer Academy and is only open to students from Linköping University's partner universities.

Entry requirements

To meet the general entry requirements, students must have completed 1 year full-time studies (passed 60 ECTS credits or equivalent) from an one of Linköping University’s partner universities upon application.

Intended learning outcomes

The course focuses on central aspects, theories and models of innovation management and entrepreneurship. Innovation management and entrepreneurship are discussed from a Swedish perspective, with Sweden as an example of a globally leading innovation country. After the course the students should be able to:

  • account for and discuss important aspects of theories in the field of innovation strategy, innovation management and entrepreneurship
  • based on empirical examples, evaluate and apply theories in the fields of innovation strategy, innovation management and entrepreneurship
  • discuss the interrelationship between firm-level innovation processes, innovation strategy, and entrepreneurial activities
  • discuss theories in the field of innovation strategy, innovation management and entrepreneurship from a Swedish perspective

Course content

The course focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship and includes the following subjects:

  • Managing the innovation process
  • Strategic innovation management
  • Technology and industry dynamics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business planning 

Teaching and working methods

The teaching is based on lectures, seminars, and group and individual assignments. The lectures provide the theoretical basis for the course, while case studies and other student-active learning assignments are discussed in seminars. Throughout the course, students are expected to hand in assignments and will need to report on their learning orally and in writing. 

Examination

UPG3Oral presentation0.5 creditsU, G
UPG2Group assignment1.5 creditsU, G
UPG1Individual assignment1.5 creditsU, G
TEN1Written examination4 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

Course examination is based on active participation throughout the course, group and/or individual assignments, oral presentations and a written test.

The course coordinator analyses the course evaluations and makes proposals for the development of the course. Analysis and proposals will be forwarded to the students and the International Office.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Director of Studies or equivalent

Eva Lovén

Examiner

Solmaz Filiz Karabag

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 120 h
Recommended self-study hours: 80 h
Code Name Scope Grading scale
UPG3 Oral presentation 0.5 credits U, G
UPG2 Group assignment 1.5 credits U, G
UPG1 Individual assignment 1.5 credits U, G
TEN1 Written examination 4 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Course examination is based on active participation throughout the course, group and/or individual assignments, oral presentations and a written test.

The course coordinator analyses the course evaluations and makes proposals for the development of the course. Analysis and proposals will be forwarded to the students and the International Office.

There is no course literature available for this course in studieinfo.

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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