Innovation Debates

Type of course: Lecture

Time: Block appointments, see Stud.IP

Place: Offline classroom , see Stud.IP

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Ehls

Contact: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Ehls

The PBL lecture is 2 ECTS.
Language: English
For further information see stud.IP

• Lecture content: Management

Scientific knowledge grows continuously but also experiences certain
alignments over time. For example, early cultures had the believe of a
flat earth while latest research has a spherical earth model. Also in
social science and business management, from time to time certain
concepts that have even been the predominant paradigm are challenged by
new observations and models. Consequently, certain controversies emerge
and build the base for advancing theory and managerial practice. With
this lecture, we put ourselves in the middle of heated debates for
informed academics and practitioners of the day after tomorrow.
The lecture targets several controversies in the domain of technology
strategy and innovation management. By the classical academic method and
the novel didactical format of a structured discussion, a given
controversy is scrutinized. On selected topics, students will discuss a
dispute and gain a thorough understanding. Specifically, based on a
brief introduction of a motion, an affirmative constructive as well as a
negative constructive is presented by two different student groups. Each
presentation is followed by a response of the other group and questions
from the class. Topics range from latest theories and concepts for value
capture, to the importance of operating within a global marketplace, to
cutting edge approaches for innovation stimulation and technology
management. Consequently, this lecture deepens the knowledge in
technology strategy and innovation management (TIM), enables a critical
thinking and thought leadership.

• Registration: Required - open very soon!

• Enrollment for the interactive PBL lecture starts beginning of
  October. Please check Stud.IP for detailed time. Registration is First
  Come, First Serve via Stud.IP!

• As special agreement for this course, if you are enrolled for this
  course you cannot deregister after two weeks following the first
  appointment. Withdraw your participation after this date will lead to a
  failed course grade. In addition, please reflect your behavior in
  regards to your student peers, as you take away a valuable seat for
  interested students.
• The lecture is limited to 42 students in total due to interactive
  elements and module’s nature as problem based learning.
• If you do not have a seat, but plan to participate, please come to
  the first class as seats might become available due to student drop
  out.

• Note: This is an offline course but with additional online elements.
  You'll need to participate in joint (offline) classroom times and time
  at your disposal for forum-activities (online) activities.

• Questions: Welcome

In case of any questions or comments, you may contact Dr. Daniel Ehls
However, before writing the mail please check at Stud.IP first, whether
the information has not already been provided.