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2021/2022

Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

Type: Optional course (faculty)
When: 4 module
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors: Dirk Meissner
Language: English
ECTS credits: 3
Contact hours: 2

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course provides knowledge on organizing internal ventures overcome resistance to these within companies. Namely corporate venturing strategies and frameworks for establishing these are provided. In addition, company innovation culture and innovation related audits are subject of the course.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Ability to prepare internal ventures
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Skills for designing and implementing internal venture strategies
  • Skills for developing internal venture concepts
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Innovation Environments and Capabilities
  • Organizational Structures and Operational Formats
  • Corporate Culture
  • Creating an Innovation Strategy
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Essay
  • non-blocking Final oral group examination
    The Exam is planned as an ORAL GROUP EXAMINATION, online on ZOOM Platform. A Student should log in 20 minutes prior to Exam Session. Temporary internet breakdown is for up to 10 min. If longer - a written request to the course director, cc study office manager for further decision to reschedule the Exam for another date for examination: with different exam questions.
  • non-blocking Essay
  • non-blocking Final oral group examination
    The Exam is planned as an ORAL GROUP EXAMINATION, online on ZOOM Platform. A Student should log in 20 minutes prior to Exam Session. Temporary internet breakdown is for up to 10 min. If longer - a written request to the course director, cc study office manager for further decision to reschedule the Exam for another date for examination: with different exam questions.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 4th module
    0.7 * Final oral group examination + 0.3 * Essay
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Benoît Demil, & Xavier Lecocq. (2015). Crafting an innovative business model in an established company: the role of artifacts. Post-Print. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.hal.journl.hal.01609547
  • Morrish, S. C., Miles, M. P., & Polonsky, M. J. (2011). An exploratory study of sustainability as a stimulus for corporate entrepreneurship. Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Management, 18(3), 162–171. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.271

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Mario Pansera, & Soumodip Sarkar. (2016). Crafting Sustainable Development Solutions: Frugal Innovations of Grassroots Entrepreneurs. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.DB795019