Chalmers University of Technology: Chalmers University of Technology, situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a prominent technical university known for its world-class education and research in engineering, technology, and natural sciences. Chalmers fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment and encourages innovation and sustainability. The university has strong ties with industry and offers students valuable opportunities for practical training and

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Management and economics of innovation master's programme​ at Chalmers This master's programme focuses on how and why companies innovate to compete and how companies can reap financial returns from their investments in innovation. Innovation processes present challenges and opportunities for a range of different organisations, such as established firms, new entrepreneurial firms, universities and government agencies. Industry, as well as society, therefore need managers and employees who not only have scientific and engineering training but who also have acquired a thorough understanding of the innovation process and how it can be handled in a financially successful way. At the intersection between technology, management and economics, the overall purpose of the programme is to give you the skills to analyse and manage innovation and renewal. After having completed the programme, you should be able to analyse and understand how and why innovations, technical and scientific information and knowledge interact with the market and economic forces, formulate and solve problems related to innovation and renewal activities involving technological, economic, organisational and institutional change. You will also be able to handle and execute strategies and practical implementation for innovation and renewal by applying state-of-the-art research and management methods and tools and be able to lead, interact and communicate with qualified professionals within and outside their own organisations and their field of knowledge. Together with committed teachers, that include you in their research and students from various engineering disciplines, this programme creates a base for developing yourself and your ability to lead and develop organisations. In addition, you learn and use tools and frameworks for developing new technologies into viable businesses. Show less

The master's programme runs for a duration of two years, leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree​. During each year, students can earn 60 credits (ECTS) and complete the programme by accumulating a total of 120 credits. Credits are earned by completing courses where each course is usually 7.5 credits. The programme consists of compulsory courses, compulsory elective courses and elective courses.

Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with six compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Management and economics of innovation. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.

Economics of Innovation
Management of innovation and R&D
Creating new business
Strategic management
Innovation systems and sociotechnical transitions
Research design and methods
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.

​Master’s thesis
Compulsory elective courses
Through compulsory elective courses, you can then specialize in various subjects. During year 1 and 2,  you need to select at least 2 compulsory elective courses out of the following in order to graduate​.

Organizing for innovation
Service management
Strategic management and economics of IP
Strategy creation and change
ICT economics and policy​
Elective courses
You will also be able to select courses outside of your programme plan. These are called elective courses. You can choose from a wide range of elective courses.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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