Course syllabus

Globalization and Innovation
Globalisering och innovation

INNN10, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED I
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: I4-ai
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The overall aim of the course is for students to acquire a basic understanding of how firms in a variety of sectors develop and implement innovation strategies in the context of global competition. General objectives are for students to grasp why profiting from R&D and knowledge assets available globally has become a central theme in strategic thinking. More specific objectives are for students to become familiar with several strategic mechanisms and processes in a variety of sectors, including vertical disintegration (outsourcing and networking), the appropriation and use of knowledge from global sources, the role of innovation systems etc. Practical objectives are for students to use basic concepts to discuss strategic options in the globalization of innovation and to apply the main lessons of the course in problem-oriented empirical research.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course provides a basic understanding of how different technological and innovation strategies are formed in global competition. It will concentrate primarily on outlining the changing geographic patterns of innovation, the integration of business networks at regional and global levels, and how they are changing in response to ongoing processes of globalization.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Assessment takes place through a written exam (70% of final grade) and group exercises (30% of final grade). Participation in group exercises is mandatory. If a student cannot attend a group exercise, a supplementary assignment may be required. Parts: 2.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0112. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 5.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: 5: awarded if you have clearly met all the objective, displaying deep knowledge of the base content, original and creative thinking, perhaps going beyond the established practice; 4: awarded when all objectives have been met very well and effectively; 3: awarded when the objectives have been addressed satisfactorily, or where the evidence is strong for some objectives, weaker but acceptable in others. The module includes: A written exam.
Code: 0212. Name: Group Exercises.
Credits: 2.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: 5: awarded if you have clearly met all the objective, displaying deep knowledge of the base content, original and creative thinking, perhaps going beyond the established practice; 4: awarded when all objectives have been met very well and effectively; 3: awarded when the objectives have been addressed satisfactorily, or where the evidence is strong for some objectives, weaker but acceptable in others.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: MIO012/MIOA12/MIOA01/MIOA15 Managerial Economics and MIO022/MIOF20 Strategic management. At least three years approved full time education at university level (or a Bachelor degree).
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: INN005

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Torben Schubert, torben.schubert@circle.lu.se
Director of studies: Elin Olander, Elin.Olander@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.innovation.lth.se/education/