Innovation and Management
About the course
The course can be taken as a single course.
The academic content will provide students with the knowledge and training in main concepts, models and tools within the field of management with a focus on management of innovative organizations.
Admission requirements
An undergraduate Bachelor Engineering program with minimum 25 ECTS mathematics, 5 ECTS statistics, 7,5 ECTS physics
Application code: 9371
Objectives of the course
After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding:
Upon completing the course the candidate:
K1: Has basic knowledge in fields such as teams and team development
K2: Has basic knowledge of the central elements of management and leadership.
K2: Has basic knowledge of current ideas of what constitutes innovative organizations.
Skills:
Upon completing the course the candidate:
S1: Develop concrete descriptions of specific elements within innovative organizations.
S2: Can analyze and perform assessment of organizations with respect to innovation momentum
S3: Build effective teams and analyze their performance.
Competence:
Upon completing the course the candidate:
GK1: Understand importance of innovation and entrepreneurial behavior specifically within existing organizations.
GK2: Can form and manage teams expected to perform creatively and produce innovative results
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- SAD6211 Innovation and Management 5 ects
Teaching methods
A combination of theory through traditional lectures and instructor coached project work during two separate weeks.
The course will not be available as an online course. (No video recording of lectures)
Quality assurance:
Subject evaluation according to the faculty`s quality system.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open to incoming exchange students.
Study level: Master’s
Admission prerequisites:
This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.
For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.
Examination
| Assignment | Hand in: 02.10.2026 14:00 Weighting: 5/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Date: 05.10.2026 09:00 Duration: 3 Hours Weighting: 5/10 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
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More info about the coursework requirements
The practical work in this course is conducted in teams. Each team must have at least one meeting with a course mentor as a mandatory requirement to be eligible for the written exam.More info about the assignment
Each student is expected to submit a written report (individually, or teambased) that will be part of the total evaluation (grading).
The task will be presented at the start of the course.