At the end of the course the students should have knowledge of:
-the theoretical basis for issues in entrepreneurship and innovation
-the status of international and Norwegian research on this field
-the different factors (internal and external) that help you to succeed with the development of a business
OR6-101 - Organisation Theory
OR6-100 - Business Strategy
This course will address different theories in entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as presenting the current state of research in these fields.
List of subjects taught:
-What is entrepreneurship? Background, definitions, and phases in entrepreneurship
-Main features in entrepreneurship research
-New organisational theories and entrepreneurship
-How to conduct entrepreneurial research? Examples
-What is innovation? Concepts and definitions
-Modern innovation theory with emphasis on national and regional innovation systems
-Examples of empirical analysis of important aspects of industry development and innovation activity in the regions
-Problems associated with the development of a regional innovation policy
Lectures, guest lectures, group work and presentations by the students where the students alone or in groups present results from the work with different problems or assignments
Presentation of two assignments.
A portfolio (40%) and a five-hour written exam (60%)
The portfolio should contain one written work (either written alone or in groups of up to three students).
At the exam students are allowed to bring dictionaries and a copy of Norges Lover.
The students get one total letter mark.
Will be provided at the commencement of the course.