Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have obtained:
- valuable knowledge of the theories that describe the innovation process
- the ability to explain the causes of success vs failure in leading enterprises
- the ability to manage radical and transformative innovations
- the competence to design organizations capable of innovation
- the necessary understanding to lead creative and innovative enterprise
- the knowledge about recent innovation techniques and how to apply them in real-life contexts
- enhanced team working, creativity, project management and problem-solving skills
- the capacity to understand and disentangle the different types of innovation, and the related implications
- a high degree of familiarity with theoretical models which help explain and contextualize technological change
- the ability to recognize the different managerial approaches to innovation and how to handle change
The learning outcomes of this module are aligned with the learning outcomes of the MBA Programme; hence, this module will help you to further develop a coherent and strong MBA profile.
Indicative Module Content:
- Course Introduction
- Preliminary Discussion on Technology & Innovation
- Technological Change and Dynamic Capabilities
- Disruptive Innovations
- Organizational Ambidexterity
- Network Effects
- Open Innovation
- Leadership and Organizational Integration
- Radical Organizational Transformations
- Imitation and Low IPR Regimes O GUEST?
- Managerial Cybersecurity