Course syllabus - Measuring innovation

Objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students in the use of quantitative methods with special focus on to measure, analyze and discuss the different types of innovations in society. The course problematizing different methods for measuring capacity for innovation and their relevance are reflect upon.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. describe the key concepts and methods for the design of quantitative research
2. apply basic knowledge of quantitative data collection and analysis
3. analyzing a data base with adequate methods to assess the capacity for innovation
4. critically reflect on the possibilities and limitations of the various forms of measurement and analysis of innovation and consequences of such measurements
5. in oral and written form present and discuss the results with internal or external stakeholders
 
 
 

Course content

Introduce the quantitative research method
Discuss the purpose of different methodological approaches and the relationship between them
Innovation Ability in society
Established innovation measurement practices and Innovation Index
Ethical aspects and consequences of different methods of measurement
Present measurement results
 

Tuition

Lectures, seminars, exercises and supervising.

Specific requirements

Completed courses of at least 100 hp of which includes at least 15 hp in Innovation Technology whereof 7,5 credits
shall be Introduction to innovation science or Processes of value creation or equivalent.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), Report Innovation Data, 3 credits, (examines the learning objectives 1-5), Marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment (INL2), Essay Innovation debate, 3 credits, (examines the learning objectives 4 and 5, Marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) 
Exercise (ÖVN1), 1,5 credits, (examines the learning objectives 1-3, Marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
 
 
 

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail