COURSE OUTLINE
| General Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Titel | Seminar: Innovation & Entrepreneurship II |
| Course Number | 378069 |
| Semester | Summer term 2021 |
| Course Frequency | Each summer term |
| Content | This course provides an introduction to empirical research in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship. The participants will have the opportunity to address a research question theoretically and empirically by developing and testing their own hypotheses. The students will be trained in STATA to perform their econometric analyses on data from the German version of the European Community Innovation Survey. In their seminar essay and presentation, students will present their research findings in written and oral form. Beyond that, they will critically and constructively discuss the essay of a fellow student. |
| Target Group | Master Wirtschaftswissenschaften (PO 2018): Major / Minor Area Strategic Management |
| Number of Participants | 20 |
| Language | English |
| Location | Internal (tbd) |
| Partners | None |
| Schedule | Block course |
Preparation of Essay | During first weeks of the semester |
| Requirements and Support | |
| Course Objectives | After participating in this course, students are able to: |
| Required Pre-Qualifications | (1) Solid command of English |
| Support Course Scientific Work | None |
| Formal Guidelines | Template Quantitative Seminar Essay |
| General Literature | Adkins, L.C., & Hill, R.C. 2011. Using Stata for Principles of Econometrics, Fourth Edition. Wiley. Foege, J.N., Salge, T.O., Piening, E.P. 2017. Don’t get caught on the wrong foot: A resource- based perspective on imitation threats in innovation partnerships. International Journal of Innovation Management, 21(03): 1750023-1 – 1750023-42. Laursen, K, & Salter, A., 2006. Open for innovation: the role of openness in explaining innovation performance among U.K. manufacturing firms. Strategic Management Journal, 27(2): 131–150. |
| Basic Literature | Yes |
| Methodology | Quantitative analysis of phenomena related to innovation and entrepreneurship using STATA with a focus on regression analyses. |
| Software for Statistics | STATA |
| Software for Writing | Word, Zotero |
| Essay Length | Up to 6,000 words (incl. Title Page, Abstract, and References) |
| Consultations | One meeting minimum, up to three meetings |
| Examination Components | Seminar essay (70%), presentation (20%), discussion (10%) |
| Examiner | Prof. Dr. Johann Nils Foege |
| Contact | Prof. Dr. Johann Nils Foege |
| Group Work & Topic Assignment | |
| Group Work | Yes |
| Group Size | max. 5 |
| Group Arrangement | Based on preferences |
| Topics | Topics will be assigned in the first session |
| Topic Assignment | Based on preferences, per drawing of lots if needed |
| Type of Pre-Registration | Online form, available 01. March - 15. March 2021 |
| Schedule | |
| Pre-Registration | 01. - 15. March 2021 |
| Topic Presentation | tbd |
| Topic Assignment | tbd |
| Binding Registration | 31. March 2021 |
| Start Working Phase | tbd |
| Deadline Essay | tbd |
| Deadline Presentation | tbd |
| Presentation | tbd, link will be provided |
Pre-Registration Form
| Please use the Online Form |
