MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UIO

1. MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UIO Introduction to the program’s 2nd-4th semester and ENT4400

2. The goal of the program • To help develop theoretical and practical knowledge in the ’disciplines of innovation and entrepreneurship’, in order to prepare students to: • Work in innovation projects in the large or small firm • Make innovation strategy in/for the large or small firm • Work with innovation support in public or private organizations, or in government policy • Work as independent consultants • Conduct doctoral research in innovation and entrepreneurship

3. The idea of the program • Grunderskolen + 1,5 years of study • Mixed theoretical and practical or ”problem-based” approach – Make a contribution to innovation already during study • Retain connection with home discipline – the idea is to develop a complementary innovation expertise without losing touch of your technical knowledge • Flexible tool-box and flexible thinking enables a variety of future applications

4. Structure of the program • First term: Grunderskolen • Start-up theory • Business planning • Internship experience

5. Structure of the program • Second semester: • Theoretical course in Innovation Management and Strategy. • Focus on theories and models of innovation dynamics and technological change • Focus on management and strategy in the (large) technology-based firm • Case studies and applied work with Birkeland and Simula Innovation • Venture finance, accounting and marketing • Theory and ’lab-work’ • Elective

6. Structure of the program • Third semester: • Research-based innovation and field work • ENT4410 Jan 22 - March 13 (exam): What is the relation between science and innovation? Analysing the relationship between the economy and the processes of innovation. • Tools and models for developing and managing emerging technologies. • ENT4320 March 18 - May 27: Internship course: Connect back to first term  Use of theoretical and practical approaches to develop an innovation project in a firm. • Elective

7. Structure of the program • Fourth semester: Writing of MSc-thesis. • Build on your previous work in the program or do something new. • Work with a partner if possible • Chose qualitative case study, statistical or analytical approach. • It is possible to develop a business plan

8. Structure of ENT4400 • Part 1 (Focus on innovation models and theories): • Meetings at SFE on Tuesdays and thursdays 13.15-15.00 • First 45 minutes lecture and discussions • Second 45 minutes case discussions – come prepared! • For each meeting: Read chapters in book and prepare case reflections and questions for class • For examination: Write case reports on three cases of your choice. Use a problem oriented question which you pose to the case. 3 pages for each case. Hand in by examination day. Accounts for 50% of grade.

9. Structure of ENT4400 • Part 2 (Focus on strategy and case discussions – also applied work): • Teacher: Tronn Å. Skjerstad • Half day meetings every week Tuesdays. • Applied case work in groups • Obligatory hand-in of report

10. Structure of ENT4400 • Examination: • Active participation (obligatory) • Obligatory hand-in for part 2 (passed/not passed) • Written exam at end of course 50% • 50% of the grade is based on the case reports from part 1. • Key dates: • Part 1: 4/9-27/9 every Tuesday and Thursday 12.15-14.00 • Part 2: 2/10-1/11, every Tuesday 12.15-16.00 • Sit down exam: 13/11, 12.00-15.00 • Hand in of case work: Thursday 15/11, 12.00 • Silvia is your contact (s.i.tofte@sfe.uio.no)