Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The focus areas of the course are on developing and implementing integrated solutions to bring innovative products or services into new markets. This entails a focus on three different, but related, perspectives. Firstly, it is necessary to be able to set-up a value chain possibly including both upstream and downstream perspectives. Secondly, it is necessary to carry out effective project management and master the needed practical tools. Thirdly, it is necessary to integrate different aspects into the solution – for example technology, supply chain, customer, and stakeholder aspects.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• An understanding of the requirements and challenges related to developing and implementing an integrated solution needed for bringing innovative products and service into to new markets.
• An understanding of how value chains can be developed possibly including both upstream and downstream aspects.
• An understanding of project management and related tools and concepts.
• An understanding of how different aspects within the value chain can be integrated and aligned.

Skills

• Managing a project aimed at developing and implementing an integrated solution for bringing an innovative product or service to market.
• Developing, designing, and setting-up an integrated value chain including both upstream and downstream aspects.
• Identifying and analyzing how different aspects of the integrated solution can be integrated and aligned.
• Develop skills in managing the behavioural dimension of project management.

Competences

• Develop and design integrative solutions for bringing new products and services into new markets.
• Select and operationalize theories, models, and concepts in connection with the development and design of the integrated solution.
• Critically asses the implications of the integrated solution for the relevant stakeholders.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams