Course: Management Research Perspectives in Innovation
Professor: Benjamin Balsmeier, Nicolas Jonard, Christian Fisch, Adrian Kubata, Sarah Gelper, Katrin Hussinger
ECTS: 1
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this PhD course is to provide students with an extensive overview of the diverse research perspectives on innovation, equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of the field’s multifaceted nature.
The course covers a broad spectrum of themes: the session on entrepreneurship (Christian Fisch) will equip students with concepts and theories to critically assess entrepreneurship research, focusing on entrepreneurial personalities, finance, and AI. The knowledge spillovers session (Benjamin Balsmeier) will explore how knowledge dissemination affects innovation and economic growth, emphasizing empirical analysis techniques. In the social and economic networks session (Nicolas Jonard), students will learn about the interplay between social interactions and economic activities. The taxation and innovation session (Adrian Kubata) will apply the Scholes-Wolfson framework to understand the impact of tax policies on innovation. The marketing and innovation session (Sarah Gelper) will examine how marketing supports the innovation process and the effects of new technologies on marketing strategies. The intellectual property rights session (Katrin Hussinger) will discuss patents and trade secrets, their role in innovation, and their impact on competitive dynamics. Through these sessions, students will develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed to contribute to academic research and policy discussions in these areas.
The course will consist of lectures and discussions, designed to foster an interactive learning environment where students can actively engage with the material and with each other. Through in-depth discussions, students will refine their analytical skills and enhance their ability to articulate and defend their perspectives. Recent literature, pioneering articles and cases will be included where appropriate.
The course will make students familiar with some of the key concepts and theories in innovation management, providing them with an overview on the different perspectives on innovation and a solid foundation in the essential principles and frameworks that underpin this dynamic field. Students will be introduced to the state of the art in the selected research streams, gaining insights into cutting-edge developments and trends that are shaping the future of innovation management. They will become familiar with some of the recent key contributions, critically analyzing influential studies and their implications for both theory and practice.
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