Learning outcome for students attending this study programme 2017 or earlier.
Specifically, after completing a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Innovation Management you will have developed:
Knowledge
- You have developed advanced knowledge on how to assess business opportunities and an in-depth understanding of what typically characterize successes and failures:
- You understand different methods to assess the attractiveness of business opportunities
- You understand what characterizes an attractive business opportunity and common pitfalls during the entrepreneurial process
- You have developed advanced knowledge about key processes necessary to bring new products and services to market and key challenges facing the entrepreneur at different stages of the entrepreneurial voyage:
- You understand the key risks and the most effective processes in bringing different types of products or services to market
- You understand different methods that can be used to minimize uncertainties at different stages of the entrepreneurial process
- You understand the dynamics of how teams develop and function as well as the various types of conflicts that can arise during teamwork
- You have developed an understanding of scientific research methods and theories relevant for the field:
- You understand different innovation and entrepreneurship theories and their implications
- You understand the various scientific research methods commonly used to study innovation, entrepreneurship and new technology
Skills
- You are able to assess the commercial viability of new technologies, business opportunities and existing companies:
- You are able collect and analyse data to assess the attractiveness of new business opportunities in regards to the market, the industry, and the team
- You are able to detect weaknesses and strengths within a business opportunity, and give suggestions of how to improve these weaknesses and utilize these strengths
- You are able to plan, organize, and execute a project or new venture with the goal of bringing new products and service to the market:
- You are able to transform an initial idea into a fully-fledged business opportunity and effectively communicate this opportunity through a business plan and pitch
- You are able to design, organize, and lead a team with the goal of bringing new products and services to market
- You are able to adapt to changing circumstances that occur during the entrepreneurial process
- You are able to carry out scientific research in the field of entrepreneurship
- You are able to identify and develop relevant research topics
- You are able to apply advanced scientific research methods to investigate selected research topics
General competences
- You have improved your interpersonal and collaborative skills
- You have developed your skills in effectively working in and leading professional teams
- You have developed your ability to communicate across cultures and disciplines
- You can effectively combine your understanding of technology and entrepreneurship in a cross-disciplinary fashion to identify and develop attractive opportunities within your field of experience
- You understand how technology can be utilized to improve company performance
- You have an holistic approach when working in technology projects
- You can effectively present and communicate opportunities to both a technical- and a business-oriented audience
- You can write scientific reports and communicate the results in a professional manner
- You can write comprehensive scientific reports that can effectively communicate your research findings to colleagues and experts in the field of entrepreneurship
- You can effectively discuss your own research findings and the research findings of others at professional seminars and workshops