Lectures with special attention to direct dialogue and interaction with students.
Possibility of guest lectures by experts from the innovation ecosystem.
Application of learned concepts through a group Project Work.
Final written exam of 1 hour, divided into three sections of 10 points each (exercises, case studies, and open questions).
Possibility to earn up to 3 additional points for a Project Work agreed with the instructor.
The course is divided into three parts:
1. Fundamentals of Innovation: Introduction to conceptual tools for understanding key phenomena of technological change.
2. Economics of Innovation: Study of technological change within economic systems, industrial sectors, and markets.
3. Technological Change in Companies: Analysis of the link between innovation, competitive advantage, and company strategy, including intellectual property issues.
