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Project: Innovation and Innovation Management

Semester
F2022
Subject
Business studies * / Business Administration and Leadership *
Activitytype
master project
Teaching language
English
Registration

You register for activities through stads selvbetjening during the announced registration period, which you can see on the Study administration homepage.

When registering for courses, please be aware of the potential conflicts and overlaps between course and exam time and dates. The planning of course activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programmes, which should not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programmes, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose.

Detailed description of content

Students from Business Studies and Business Administration and Leadership may write this project together.

The group-based study portfolio description may be an appendix, and thus does not count in the page number. The learning must be reflected on, including how the collective learning processes in connection with cluster meetings/peer feedback etc have been used. It is also very important to reflect on how the choices that the group and its members have made point to the professional profile that the group members want to build, and where it is imagined that the professional profile should lead (further education/labor market, which one would like to orient oneself towards). The group-based study portfolio descriptions should not be comprehensive but should help to sharpen the students' ability to explain what they can and what they have learned when the students enter the labor market.

Guidance on the use of quantitative methods in projects and theses

If you and your group find quantitative analyses relevant to answer your research question, and your supervisor cannot help, here is an offer of assistance.We offer a workshop where a group of researchers will talk about how to use quantitative data in projects and theses. We will present an overview of publicly available data sets, as well as the your possibilities, if you wish to collect your own data. We expect you to have taken a course in basic quantitative methods (BC 8 or equivalent).

The workshop is held on February 23, 12:15-02:00 pm, in theory room 25.3-005

After the workshop you/your group will have the opportunity to book an appointment with a skilled student, Trine Cosmus Nobel, who will help with downloading and preparing data for analysis and interpretation. Write to nobel@ruc.dk to schedule an appointment. If you need extra guidance on any particular issue, you will be referred to a relevant researcher.

Project Process

The project supervision is complemented by a project process which includes the following elements:

  • Group formation process

  • 2 cluster seminars: a) problem field seminar b) internal evaluation based on an extended abstract

  • Project supervision to an extent that depends on group size

The course in Innovation Management is project-supporting.

Regarding cluster seminars: For the problem field seminar, it is expected: Your group prepares approx. 1 ½ page that describes the problem field you are investigating and indicate a clear problem statement. You are also expected to have searched for scientific literature on the problem formulation, and prepared a preliminary list of references. Your preliminary ideas on how to investigate the problem statement should also be described. The cluster supervisor sets up a peer feedback plan to help sharpen your problem formulation and thus the project. You are also expected to provide peer feedback to other project groups

Regarding internal evaluation: To be held just before the intensive final phase of project writing.

Here it is expected that you have done most of the work, - you now only have to write the final report. Therefore, you can write an extended abstract with:

• Problem area

• Problem definition

• Method - your empirical work

• Theory

• Analysis/discussion

• Expected conclusion

Page restriction: approx. 5-6 pages

Again, you give and receive peer feedback, which sharpens your work in the last intensive project phase.

Expected work effort (ECTS-declaration)

50% of the workload in a semester = 15 ects. This is 405 hours including exam per group member

Course material and Reading list

The group selects the project literature.

Evaluation- and feedback forms

It is expected that:

  • it is the group who contacts the supervisor

  • the group from the beginning aligns expectations with each other and with the supervisor.

  • the group continuously evaluates among themselves

  • Mid-term, as well as final evaluation, are conducted orally with the supervisor

  • also, a survey-based semester evaluation is carried out

Head of studies/academic coordinator
Margit Neisig (neisig@ruc.dk)
Administration of exams
ISE Studyadministration (ise-studyadministration@ruc.dk)
Responsible for the activity
Margit Neisig (neisig@ruc.dk)
ECTS
15
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding:

    About the company's innovation and innovation processes in businesses as practice and a field of research

  • About theories on innovation management and innovation processes

  • Skills:

    Combining theoretical and practical studies of innovation and innovation management of businesses applying external frameworks and internal conditions for innovation

  • Completing, documenting and presenting problem-oriented analyses and analytical results

  • In describing and reflecting on a practice-oriented and independently performed task

  • Giving constructive feedback to other students academic work and reflecting upon feedback received from other students.

  • Competences:

    Critically formulating and assesing the development processes and management style of a business, as well as its financial and social organisation

  • Clearly formulating problem-oriented considerations and demonstrating a solid methodological understanding

Overall content

The aim of the project work is for the student to:

  • Focus on one or more of the master module's areas. Combine theoretical and practical business studies
  • Include external and internal frameworks for the actions of a business
  • Demonstrate a convincing progression in terms of the knowledge and understanding acquired during the bachelor programme
  • Orient towards a critical perspective on the development, organisation and management of a business
  • Demonstrate clear problem-oriented considerations and show a solid understanding of methodology.
Teaching and working methods

The project work is prepared in groups of 2-7 students. During the course of the project work, the students will receive supervision by designated supervisors to an extent determined by the Board of Studies.

The project supervision is complemented by a project supporting process which includes the following elements:

1) Group formation 2) Problemoriented seminar 3) Internal evaluation

Type of activity

Project

Form of examination
Group exam for the participants in the project work.

The exam is based on the students’ project report including the group based study portfolio. The exam includes individual presentations on a topic of the students’ own choice. The topic must be relevant to the issues highlighted in the project report. Each individual presentation including questions lasts up to 5 minutes. The individual presentations are followed by a dialogue between the students and the assessors based on the project.

There may be posed questions related to the subject area of the project report and the project support process' relevance and significance for the project process.

The assessment is individual and is based on the project report including the group based study portfolio and the student´s oral performance.

Permitted group size: 2-7 students.

The character limits of the project report are:
For 2 students: 69,600-122,400 characters, including spaces.
For 3 students: 69,600-122,400 characters, including spaces.
For 4 students: 69,600-122,400 characters, including spaces.
For 5 students: 69,600-163,200 characters, including spaces.
For 6 students: 69,600-204,000 characters, including spaces.
For 7 students: 69,600-204,000 characters, including spaces.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, summary, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

The project report must include a summary in English, that is part of the assessment and a group based study portfolio.

Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment is for:
2 students: 60 minutes.
3 students: 75 minutes.
4 students: 90 minutes.
5 students: 105 minutes.
6 students: 120 minutes.
7 students: 135 minutes.

Spelling and communication skills in the project report are part of the assessment.

Permitted support and preparation materials during the exam: All.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U40716
Last changed 02/07/2021

lecture list:

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Shahamak Razaei Find calendar (Cluster w. Shahamak Razaei) PDF for print (Cluster w. Shahamak Razaei)

Thursday 17-03-2022 12:15 - 17-03-2022 13:00 in week 11
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Shahamak Razaei

Thursday 28-04-2022 12:15 - 28-04-2022 13:00 in week 17
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Shahamak Razaei

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Stefan Thorbjørnsen Find calendar (Cluster w. Stefan Thorbjørnsen) PDF for print (Cluster w. Stefan Thorbjørnsen)

Thursday 24-03-2022 12:15 - 24-03-2022 14:00 in week 12
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Stefan Thorbjørnsen

Thursday 05-05-2022 12:15 - 05-05-2022 16:00 in week 18
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Stefan Thorbjørnsen

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Matias Thuen Jørgensen Find calendar (Cluster w. Matias Thuen Jørgensen) PDF for print (Cluster w. Matias Thuen Jørgensen)

Thursday 17-03-2022 12:15 - 17-03-2022 16:00 in week 11
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Matias Thuen Jørgensen

Thursday 05-05-2022 12:15 - 05-05-2022 16:00 in week 18
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Matias Thuen Jørgensen

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Maria Duclos Lindstrøm Find calendar (Cluster w. Maria Duclos Lindstrøm) PDF for print (Cluster w. Maria Duclos Lindstrøm)

Thursday 24-03-2022 12:15 - 24-03-2022 14:00 in week 12
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Maria Duclos Lindstrøm

Thursday 05-05-2022 12:15 - 05-05-2022 16:00 in week 18
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Maria Duclos Lindstrøm

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Kenneth Hansen Find calendar (Cluster w. Kenneth Hansen) PDF for print (Cluster w. Kenneth Hansen)

Thursday 17-03-2022 12:15 - 17-03-2022 16:00 in week 11
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Kenneth Hansen

Thursday 28-04-2022 12:15 - 28-04-2022 16:00 in week 17
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Kenneth Hansen

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Faud Mehraliyev Find calendar (Cluster w. Faud Mehraliyev) PDF for print (Cluster w. Faud Mehraliyev)

Thursday 17-03-2022 12:15 - 17-03-2022 16:00 in week 11
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Faud Mehraliyev

Thursday 28-04-2022 12:15 - 28-04-2022 16:00 in week 17
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Cluster w. Faud Mehraliyev

Show lessons for Subclass: Cluster w. Mikkel Bøhm Find calendar (Cluster w. Mikkel Bøhm) PDF for print (Cluster w. Mikkel Bøhm)

Tuesday 01-02-2022 08:15 - 01-02-2022 18:00 in week 05
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Project Formation (BAL, BS)

Wednesday 02-02-2022 08:15 - 02-02-2022 18:00 in week 05
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Project Formation (BAL, BS)

Tuesday 24-05-2022 10:00 - 24-05-2022 10:00 in week 21
Innovation and Innovation Management - Project hand-in (BAL, BS)

Wednesday 01-06-2022 08:15 - Thursday 30-06-2022 18:00 in week 22 to week 26
Innovation and Innovation Management - Oral exam (BAL, BS)

Monday 01-08-2022 08:15 - Wednesday 31-08-2022 18:00 in week 31 to week 35
Innovation and Innovation Management - Oral reexam (BAL, BS)

Show lessons for Subclass: 1 Find calendar (1) PDF for print (1)

Tuesday 01-02-2022 08:15 - 01-02-2022 18:00 in week 05
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Project Formation (BAL, BS)

Wednesday 02-02-2022 08:15 - 02-02-2022 18:00 in week 05
Project in Innovation and Innovation Management - Project Formation (BAL, BS)

Tuesday 24-05-2022 10:00 - 24-05-2022 10:00 in week 21
Innovation and Innovation Management - Project hand-in (BAL, BS)

Wednesday 01-06-2022 08:15 - Thursday 30-06-2022 18:00 in week 22 to week 26
Innovation and Innovation Management - Oral exam (BAL, BS)

Monday 01-08-2022 08:15 - Wednesday 31-08-2022 18:00 in week 31 to week 35
Innovation and Innovation Management - Oral reexam (BAL, BS)