Sustainable Innovation | University of Stavanger

Facts

Course code

BØK224

Version

Credits (ECTS)

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by

UiS School of Business and Law

Time table

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Content

This introductory course will first introduce meso-level foundational concepts and theories relating to innovation and sustainable innovation. Afterwards, it will delve into more specific topics closely related to sustainable innovaiton. The main topics that form the basis of lectures, assignments and other content will include:

Innovation in modern economy
Technological progress and growth
Geography, networks and platform economy
Innovation systems
The role of the state
Theory of the environment
Path dependence
Sustainability as a chance or a threat
Responsible business and innovation

Please note that these topics may change from semester to semester.

Learning outcome

If the course is completed, the student will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student has

in-depth understanding of the importance of innovation for value creation and sustainable development
knowledge of central theories and concepts within the research literature on sustainable innovation
Insight on understanding the micro, meso, and macro-level of sustainable innovation
knowledge of innovative companies, organizations and regions from a sustainability perspective

Skills

The student will have skills in:

apply and critically reflect on theories and concepts to propose innovative solutions to current grand challenges
discuss different strategies to increase sustainable innovation and creativity in a company and society as a whole
reflect on innovation and change processes in accordance with ethical standards and principles

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment	Weight	Duration	Marks	Aid
Written school-exam	1/1	4 Hours	Letter grades	None permitted

Coursework requirements

Group assignment

Students are expected to attend 4 out of 5 seminar discussions and submit relevant assignments/reports in groups.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Huiwen Gong

Course teacher:

Huiwen Gong

Study Program Director:

Tarjei Mandt Larsen

Method of work

The instruction for this course will encompass lectures, seminars, self-study, and group work. Students are expected to attend weekly lessons and participate actively in the teaching programme. Expected total work effort in the course is 250-300 hours (according to ECTS standard).

Open for

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Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

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