Learning objectives
<br />Students shall achieve a comprehensive understanding of innovation processes inside organizations and in industries. They shall become familiar with the most important tools for managing innovation.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />Concepts of innovation management<br />Management of project<br />Technological innovation and strategy<br />Technological competencies<br />Innovation by project<br />Il project management <br />Project management and organizational structure<br />Project plannin and programming<br />Gantt, Pert e CPM<br />Slack time<br />Network replanning<br />Crash time<br />Work breakdown structure<br />Cost control<br />Multiproject management<br />New product development techniques<br />Variety reduction program
Full programme
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Bibliography
<p>Primary book<br />
Slides and case studies<br />
Schilling M., "Gestione dell'innovazione", ed. McGraw-Hill <br />
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<p>Secondary books</p>
<p>Kerzner T, “Project management”, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992 <br />
Tushman M, Moore W., “Readings in the management of innovation”, HarperBusiness, 1998 <br />
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Teaching methods
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The course is based on both theoretical lectures, some practical exercitations and the discussion of case studies.<br />
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Examination: 20% oral contributions, 80% written exam
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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