Seminar: Innovation Research (379057)

This course provides advanced insights on selected phenomena of Innovation Management and Innovation Economics. In this term, the Seminar will focus on empirical research in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship. The participants will have the opportunity to address a research question conceptually working with existing literature on the topic. 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.    

Master Wirtschaftswissenschaften (PO 2018): Major / Minor Area Strategic Management
Master Wirtschaftsingenieur (PO 2018): Ökonomische Area Strategic Management    

Preparation of Essay 

After participating in the course, students will be able to

1. distinctively identify a research question
2. critically and systematically review literature related to that research question
3. write and present a short research paper
4. understand and critically assess empirical innovation research 
5. critically reflect on the work of other students   

(1) Solid command of English
(2) Basic knowledge of Innovation Management and Innovation Economics
(3) Knowledge in empirical identification strategies 
(4) Active participation during sessions
(5) Willingness to engage in comprehensive literature research    

References to basic literature will be provided in the first session

Prof. Dr. Johann Nils Foege

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