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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Sustainability and Plastics Management (SPM) 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
- Evaluate Economic and Innovation Theories (K5: Evaluate) - Students will be able to critically evaluate and synthesize theories at the intersection of economics and innovation management, including mission-oriented policies and public-private interactions, to propose actionable strategies for technological innovation.
- Analyze Technology Diffusion Models (K4: Analyze) - Students will analyze models of innovation and technology diffusion to understand and predict factors influencing technological adoption across various sectors and regions.
- Design Socio-Ecological Innovation Strategies (K6: Create) - Students will create comprehensive strategies that integrate socio-ecological considerations into technological innovation processes, aiming to align technological advances with broader societal and environmental objectives.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
- Apply Economic Theories to Innovation Management (K3: Apply) - Students will apply economic theories to solve problems and develop effective innovation management strategies that respond to the dynamic interplay of market and regulatory forces.
- Employ Analysis in Technology Diffusion (K3: Apply) - Students will utilize their understanding of innovation and diffusion models to effectively analyze and interpret how innovations spread and the roles of various stakeholders in this process.
- Integrate Socio-Ecological Considerations in Innovation Planning (K3: Apply) - Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate socio-ecological factors into planning and implementing technology-driven transformations, ensuring these are sustainable and socially responsible.
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- Understand Economic and Institutional Contexts (K2: Understand) - Students will gain a thorough understanding of the economic and institutional frameworks that influence technological innovation, including macroeconomic policies and regulatory environments.
- Comprehend Technology Diffusion Processes (K2: Understand) - Students will understand the processes and factors that drive the diffusion of new technologies across different societies and sectors.
- Identify Socio-Ecological Impacts (K1: Remember) - Students will learn to identify and recall key socio-ecological impacts associated with technological transformation and innovation.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Class Participation, Quality of Group-Presentation, Quality Group-Homework, Quality of Exam
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| Methods |
Lecture, Group-Presentations, Group-Homework, Group-Discussions
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Literature will consist of recent research articles as well as case studies that will be made available. A list of additional reading material on the topics will be suggested. The relevant materials can be retrieved from Moodle and/or will be announced in class.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
- Comprehend the Economic and Institutional Context: The goal is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the economic and institutional frameworks that shape technological development and innovation. This includes exploring the links of macroeconomic policies, market dynamics, regulatory environments, and institutional structures and how they interact with technological efforts. Students will learn to analyze and interpret the complex interplay between these macro-contextual factors and technology, enabling them to better understand the challenges and opportunities in driving technological innovation and transformation.
- Gain Insights into Technology Diffusion Processes: The course will aim to equip students with a thorough understanding of the processes through which innovative technology is diffused and adopted across different sectors and societies. This includes studying models of innovation and technology diffusion, factors influencing the rate and extent of diffusion, and the roles of various public and private stakeholders in this process. Students will examine case studies and current examples to understand how technologies spread, how adoption barriers are overcome, and the impact of diffusion processes on overall innovation ecosystems.
- Understand Socio-Ecological Aspects of Transformation and Innovation: The third objective focuses on imparting knowledge about the socio-ecological implications of technological transformation and innovation and their effects in particular on society and its socio-economic institutions as well as its capacity to cope with ecological and distributional challenges. Students will be prepared to contribute to technology-driven transformations that are aligned with broader societal and ecological goals.
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