2025/2026 MA-MMBDO2501U Managing Innovation
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Managing Innovation |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Part Time Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Autumn, Spring |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Min. participants | 10 |
Max. participants | 30 |
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Study Board for Master i
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Last updated on 02-07-2025 |
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There are no preconditions for your participation. This course is designed for managers, technical experts, and intrapreneurs - whether in SMEs or large organizations - who seek to drive innovation in their industries. It is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their strategic and operational capabilities in innovation management, regardless of sector or background. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The ability to drive innovation is a critical factor in developing and maintaining a company’s competitive edge. Innovation involves change - whether it’s creating new products, adopting advanced manufacturing processes, or implementing transformative business models. This course places innovation and its role in generating competitive advantage at its core. Not all companies have dedicated research and development departments - instead, many foster innovation through informal structures where employees across various roles contribute.
Additionally, external collaboration - such as engaging with users, universities, or other organizations - plays a vital role in the innovation process. As challenges become more complex, like those encountered in the green transition, inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration becomes essential for developing innovative solutions. Furthermore, the rise of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing innovation efforts, creating new opportunities and reshaping industries worldwide. In this course, we aim at providing participants with an overview of the most important aspects of understanding innovation management and we will do a deep dive on important elements of mastering innovation: strategizing innovation, organizing for innovation and developing innovation projects.
Key themes in the course
Learning flow and pedagogical design The course follows an interactive, problem-based learning approach, delivered in full-day, workshop-style sessions. It integrates:
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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 course follows an interactive, problem-based
learning approach, delivered in full-day, workshop-style sessions.
It integrates:
• Mini-lectures for foundational concepts • Case studies to analyze real-world innovation challenges • Ad-hoc group work to apply learning in a hands-on way • Discussions and presentations to foster critical thinking • Guest speakers from industry • Innovation project design – practicing the development of innovation projects |
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Feedback during class will be possible. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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