MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UIO

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MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UIO

• Introduction to the programs 2nd-4th semester
  and ENT4400

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The goal of the program

• To help develop theoretical and practical
  knowledge in the disciplines of innovation and
  entrepreneurship, in order to prepare students
  to
• Work in innovation projects in the large or small
  firm
• Make innovation strategy in/for the large or
  small firm
• Work with innovation support in public or private
  organizations, or in government policy
• Work as independent consultants
• Conduct doctoral research in innovation and
  entrepreneurship

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The idea of the program

• Grunderskolen 1,5 years of study
• Mixed theoretical and practical or
  problem-based approach Make a contribution to
  innovation already during study
• Retain connection with home discipline
• the idea is to develop a complementary
  innovation expertise without losing touch of your
  technical knowledge
• Flexible tool-box and flexible thinking enables a
  variety of future applications

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Structure of the program

• First term Grunderskolen
• Start-up theory
• Business planning
• Internship experience

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Structure of the program

• Second semester
• Theoretical course in Innovation Management and
  Strategy.
• Focus on theories and models of innovation
  dynamics and technological change
• Focus on management and strategy in the (large)
  technology-based firm
• Case studies and applied work with Birkeland and
  Simula Innovation
• Venture finance, accounting and marketing
• Theory and lab-work
• Elective

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Structure of the program

• Third semester
• Research-based innovation and field work
• ENT4410 Jan 22 - March 13 (exam) What is the
  relation between science and innovation?
  Analysing the relationship between the economy
  and the processes of innovation.
• Tools and models for developing and managing
  emerging technologies.
• ENT4320 March 18 - May 27 Internship course
  Connect back to first term ? Use of theoretical
  and practical approaches to develop an innovation
  project in a firm.
• Elective

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Structure of the program

• Fourth semester Writing of MSc-thesis.
• Build on your previous work in the program or do
  something new.
• Work with a partner if possible
• Chose qualitative case study, statistical or
  analytical approach.
• It is possible to develop a business plan

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Structure of ENT4400

• Part 1 (Focus on innovation models and theories)
  
• Meetings at SFE on Tuesdays and thursdays
  13.15-15.00
• First 45 minutes lecture and discussions
• Second 45 minutes case discussions come
  prepared!
• For each meeting Read chapters in book and
  prepare case reflections and questions for class
• For examination Write case reports on three
  cases of your choice. Use a problem oriented
  question which you pose to the case. 3 pages for
  each case. Hand in by examination day. Accounts
  for 50 of grade.

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Structure of ENT4400

• Part 2 (Focus on strategy and case discussions
  also applied work)
• Teacher Tronn Å. Skjerstad
• Half day meetings every week Tuesdays.
• Applied case work in groups
• Obligatory hand-in of report

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Structure of ENT4400

• Examination
• Active participation (obligatory)
• Obligatory hand-in for part 2 (passed/not passed)
• Written exam at end of course 50
• 50 of the grade is based on the case reports
  from part 1.
• Key dates
• Part 1 4/9-27/9 every Tuesday and Thursday
  12.15-14.00
• Part 2 2/10-1/11, every Tuesday 12.15-16.00
• Sit down exam 13/11, 12.00-15.00
• Hand in of case work Thursday 15/11, 12.00
• Silvia is your contact (s.i.tofte_at_sfe.uio.no)