Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Focus Innovation management as a managerial oriented discipline covers the package of activities that guarantee a smooth and rapid process of creating innovations. There are very few business functions for which a fair level of innovativeness is not important. A marketing department is highly dependent on innovative thought to generate ways to catch and hold the attention of potential customers. In production a continuous process of innovating manufacturing processes is inevitably demanded from employees. In new product development, much innovativeness is required in finding novel answers to customer s wants and needs and in discovering technical solutions to bring them into being. From small startup enterprises via medium size companies to global business giants all face the problem of managing the creation of innovations to maintain prosperity in turbulent and competitive environments. Subsequently, the joint master program Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship serves the demand of educating and enabling students to face these challenges from starting up enterprises to maintaining enterprises innovative throughout time.
Outline The joint master program Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship combines the two interrelated disciplines Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship into a meaningful whole. In this way the master program offers students to learn about, on the one hand, the innovation management on a strategical, tactical and operative level, and on the other hand all aspects around Entrepreneurship as innovative performance. The master program will result in two masters, one master of Business Administration (M. Sc.) from the University Twente and one master of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (M. Sc.) from Berlin University of Technology. Moreover, the University of Twente and Berlin University of Technology provide students with a network of aligned companies as Philips, AKZO-Nobel, Ten Cate, Siemens AG, ThyssenKrupp AG or Deutsche Telekom AG. The master of Business Administration (M. Sc.) from the University Twente encompasses 60 EC and the master of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (M. Sc.) from Berlin University of Technology encompasses 120 EC.
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Program and Information http://www.eim.tu-berlin.de/menue/master_program_ime/
Entrepreneurship Research The general aim of this subject is give students a state-of-the-art overview of all streams of research around the theme entrepreneurship. The ability to combine product development, market development, and organizational development ensures the competitiveness of high-income countries and its enterprises. Up to date knowledge about how to develop all three aspects in continuously changing environments, therefore, is of vital importance. The course intends to shed light on different aspects from managing and aligning internal and external networks, all facets around founding enterprises, how to explore and develop markets, how to get and exploit creative ideas among more. The course studies both theoretical models and their empirical application, changing between micro and macroeconomic perspectives with a strong methodological focus. - Every students presents and interprets one research article - In an examination students are asked to proof their understanding of research
What is VENTURE CAMPUS? An interdisciplinary seminar for anyone interested in (potentially) starting up Content: Idea generation and team formation Marketing for start-ups Venture Finance Basics in Intellectual Property Rights and Business Law Grade: Written business plan and oral panel presentation!!! For students of any subject from 5th semester of studies onwards!!! Scope/ workload: 6 ECTS, Kick-off: 18 th Oct 2012, 14:00-20:00 in room EB 407 Further information (also in English) on www.venturecampus.de Lehrstuhl für Entrepreneurship und Innovationsmanagement, Prof. Dr. Jan Kratzer 7
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Business Research Methods Course description Overview of methods used in management research Business Research Methods - Research philosophies, theories and hypotheses - Literature search and review, including library workshops - Quantitative methods (e.g., survey design, regression analysis) - Qualitative methods (e.g., interview approaches, ethnography) Credit points and teaching approach 6 ECTS 50% lecture and discussion / 50% active learning exercises Exam / Assignments Exam based on assigned readings & slides (50%, in February) Journal article critique (20%, due in January) Research project (30%, due in February) Contact person Dr. Johannes Rank Johannes.Rank@tu-berlin.de Office hours: Tuesday 1-2pm H7106a and by appointment Dates and room Dates & Room: Monday 10.15am-1.15pm H 7112 (Main building, 7 th floor) First session: October 15 th Additional small group sessions: in January 2013 Tuesday 2.15pm-3.45pm H7112 9
The Human Side of Innovation Lecture course and case seminar Description Focus: The role of individuals and teams in the innovation process Topics: - Theories and facilitators of creativity - Innovation champions and promotors - Teamwork quality and team climate for innovation - Leadership, diversity and innovation Credit points 6 ECTS (3 ECTS lecture + 3 ECTS case seminar) Exam / Assignments Exam in February 2013 (lecture course) Case study papers/presentations (case seminar) company visit Instructors and contact persons Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Gemünden (lecture course) Dr. Johannes Rank (lecture course) Johannes.Rank@tu-berlin.de Dr. Alexander Kock (case seminar) Alexander.Kock@tim.tu-berlin.de Dates and location Lecture: Start date: October 23 rd Each Tuesday until December 4 th Tuesday, 10.15am-11.45am H 0110 AND Tuesday, 2.15pm-3.45pm EB 407 Case seminar: Start date: Nov 7 th Thursday, 10.15pm-11.45pm H 7112 10
Innovation Marketing Course description Credit points and teaching approach 6 ECTS Business Research Methods This course provides an overview of the principal concepts in the marketing of innovative products and services. The course covers the major phases of the marketing process - starting with strategic marketing planning activities and ending with the planning of market introduction. Exam / Assignments Written exam. Assignments during the tutorial. The final grade is calculated as a weighted average of the exam and related tutorial assignments. Dates and room Dates & Room:??? First session:??? Contact person Prof. Katrin Talke info@marketing.tu-berlin.de 11
Chair of Innovation Economics Prof. Dr. Knut Blind Introduction and Orientation IME Master Winter term 2012-13
Chair of Innovation Economics VWS 2 Müller-Breslau-Straße 15 (Schleuseninsel) 10623 Berlin www.inno.tu-berlin.de Prof. Dr. Knut Blind Room 124 knut.blind@tu-berlin.de Secretary: Brigitte Essoun brigitte.essoun@tu-berlin.de Anne-Marie Großmann Room 117 a.grossmann@tu-berlin.de Annika Lorenz Room 122 annika.lorenz@tu-berlin.de
German Stars Inventions and innovations are important.
Relevance of Innovations for technical progress, growth, welfare, employment and the society in general.
Prof. Blind Großmann/ Lorenz Innovation Economics Lecture: Wed, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. (VWS 128, Schleuseninsel) Exercise: Block course (VWS 128) 1 st lecture: Oct. 17 th 2012 Exercise: Kick-off: Oct 17 th 2012, 2-4 p.m. Next dates: Nov, 7 th ; Nov, 28 th ; Dec, 19 th ; Jan, 9 th ; Jan, 23 rd Lecture: neo-classical, evolutionary and historical-institutional explanations for innovation methods of empirical innovation research regional, sectoral and macroeconomic effects on innovation Requirements: exam Exercise: Interactive exercise, follow-up of selected topics from the lecture supported by student presentations and discussions For course material, please register for ISIS Requirements: Group presentations, referee reports, discussions and active participation in the exercise
Innovation Economics Lecture Content Date Topic 17/10/2012 Introduction: Definitions 24/10/2012 Indicators of Innovation 31/10/2012 Schumpeter Theories 07/11/2012 The Arrow Model 14/11/2012 Neoclassical Approach: R&D Speed 21/11/2012 Neoclassical Approach: Patent Races 28/11/2012 Neoclassical Approach: Cooperative vs. Non-cooperative Research 05/12/2012 Evolutionary Economics: Nelson & Winter Model 12/12/2012 Evolutionary Economics: Institutional Approaches 19/12/2012 Innovation Systems Approach 26/12/2012 and 02/01/2013 Christmas Break No Lectures 09/01/2013 Innovation effects: Diffusion 16/01/2013 Innovation effects: Growth 23/01/2013 Innovation effects: Employment 30/01/2013 Innovation effects: Foreign Trade 06/02/2013 Sustainable Innovation 13/02/2013 Exam Preparation 1st exam: Wednesday, 27 th February 2013, H 3010; 2nd exam: Wednesday, 3 rd April 2013, C 130
Prof. Blind Potekhina/ Ploschka/ Thürer Intellectual Property Management Lecture: Wednesday, 12 2 p.m. (VWS 128) 1 st lecture: Oct. 17 th 2012 Exercise: Workshop with Bosch-Rexroth, limited to 30 students Kick-off: Oct. 24 th 2012, 2-4 p.m. (VWS 128) Veer/ Lorenz Alternative: IP Seminar Kick-off: Oct. 17 th 2012, 4-6 p.m. (VWS 128) Lecture: Patents, Trademarks, Trade secrets and other formal or informal methods of protection Licensing, Patent Pools and Patent Thickets IPR Search Brand management IP value and competition analysis Anti-Counterfeit and Product Piracy Strategy Open Source and IPR in Open Innovation Requirements: 60 min exam; participation in workshop or seminar Register at ISIS (for the course materials)
Relevance of IP Management
Relevance of IP Management
Failure to Protect Patents Consequences Stanley Cohen & Herbert Boyer Recombination of DNA - Publication in 1974 In 1974, Cohen and Boyer developed a method for the recombination for DNA which is used by practically every biochemist till this day. The researchers, however, were so anxious to be the first to publish in this hard-fought area of knowledge that the benefits resulting from the protection of their method did not even occur to them. Today, the losses of license revenue are estimated at a total of US$15bn.
Prof. Blind IPM Workshop Lecture: Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. (VWS 128) 1 st lecture: Oct. 17 th 2012 Potekhina/ Ploschka/ Thürer Exercise: Workshop with Bosch Rexroth, limited to 30 students Kick-off: Oct. 24 th 2012, 2-4 p.m. (VWS 128) Dates: Dec. 12 th 2012 and Jan. 30 th 2013 Exercise / Workshop: Cooperation with Bosch Rexroth Work on real IP problems Limited to 30 participants Application necessary! Send a short CV to: anna.v.potekhina@gmail.com until 15.10.2012, 9 a.m. Requirements: Group work and presentation; participation in lecture!
Prof. Blind Veer/ Lorenz IPM Seminar Lecture: Wednesday, 12 2 p.m. (VWS 128) 1 st lecture: Oct. 17 th 2012 Seminar: IP Seminar Kick-off: Oct. 17 th 2012, 4-6 p.m. (VWS 128) Dates: Oct. 24 th ; Dec. 5 th ; Jan. 16 th Exercise / Seminar (alternative to Workshop): Explore impacts of infringement lawsuits on corporate development Work on infringement case studies from RIM, SAP, Apple etc. Examine and study the role of patent trolls in the economy Requirements: Group work and presentation; participation in lecture!
A very normal day
Strategic Standardization Prof. Blind/ Dr. Gauch Dr. Gauch Lecture: Friday, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. (VWS 128) Exercise: block course: 2 dates (VWS 128) Start of lectures: Oct. 19 th 2012 Kick-off exercise: Oct. 26 th 2012 Formal standardization as a strategic tool Standardization processes Standardization and innovation Standardization and IPR The macroeconomic impact of standardization Opening of new markets Requirements lecture: Exam 90 min Limited to 30 students. Please register for ISIS platform! Requirements exercise: Standardization exercises in a 2-day seminar
Outlook Next Semester (Summer Term) Innovation Policy Prof. Blind Content: Reasons for innovation policy Development of innovation policy Instruments of innovation policy Evaluation of innovation policy Exercise: External speaker series and discussion Strategic Standardization Prof. Blind Open Source and IP Seminar Content: Current research topics in the field of strategic standardization Exercise: Simulation game Mirko Böhm Content: Free Software and innovations IPR, Open Data, Hardware etc. Workshop: Written assignment and presentation
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Master Thesis We want you to write your master thesis outside the university (companies, charities, public organizations etc.) so that means that supervision and the location of writing the master thesis can and most often will be different. Even if you are enrolled and supervised in Twente you still can write your thesis wherever you like (and it makes sense). You need two supervisor one from U Twente and one from TU Berlin. The Master Class will be a course in Twente You can improve your grade from Twente by making an research article out of your thesis.
Twente or not Twente? Yes, Twente as the oldest and most successful institution in Entrepreneurship in Europe should be obligatory. Alternatives, no and yes 8 (2) Study-Regulation you can study elsewhere as long as the subject profile is comparable and come back and write the master theses in Berlin. This is not possible at any of the Berlin Universities!!! Disadvantage; you only get the degree from Berlin. There is no possibility to stay in Berlin for four terms and get a degree.
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