2025/2026 KAN-CCBLO1802U New Frontiers or More of the Same: Understanding Innovation in Asian Emerging Economies
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New Frontiers or More of the Same: Understanding Innovation in Asian Emerging Economies |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory (also offered as elective) |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Spring |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for Global Business and
Politics
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Last updated on 23-05-2025 |
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Course prerequisites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Students wanting to take this elective should have basic knowledge of economics, business economics, and innovation theories. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The focus of this course is to expose the student to the dynamic nature of the emerging economies. Why they are dynamic, what impact does this dynamic nature have on innovation and how do the emerging Asian economies engage with innovation. Are they actually innovative or simply reengineer innovative ideas from other parts of the world? Do they understand what it takes to innovate?
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Research-based teaching | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
Research-like activities
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The teaching methodology will take the format of workshop and seminars and is designed to be interactive, reflective and engaging with importance given to feedback. Contact hours will primarily focus on reflective thinking, critical appreciation and hands on experiential understanding of the innovation process through dialogue and analysis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feedback during the teaching period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This class is designed to be interactive; therefore students must be committed to working in groups and asking questions at every stage of their innovative journey. Giving feedback and receiving feedback is an important part of the course design therefore students must be prepared to seek and receive feedback from the resource person. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expected literature | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General reference book for the course; These two books to be used as reference books for the course
Book 1 Godin, B. (2015). Innovation Contested: The Idea of Innovation Over the Centuries. Routledge. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=kIscBgAAQBAJ&pgis=1
Book 2 Acemoglu, D., & Robinson, J. (2013). Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty. Retrieved December 9, 2015, from http://www.amazon.com/Why-Nations-Fail-Origins-Prosperity/dp/0307719227
Complete literature list will be available on Canvas. |