Quantitative Innovation Research
The following details taken from the examination regulations MSWI/15, SMPO 4. Änderungsordnung zum WS 2018/19 are for information purposes only and not legally binding. For legally binding information, please refer to the corresponding official examination regulations of the program Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen.
Key Info
Basic Information
- Studypath:
- Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
- Semester:
- 1
- Course Type:
- Lecture
- Language:
- English
- Cycle:
- Summer term
- Scheduling:
- Entire semester
- Course Units:
- 4.0
- Credits:
- 5.0
- Course Limit:
- 15
- Erasmus Capacity:
- 5
- Compulsory Attendance:
- No
Lecturer
Syllabus
This course provides an introduction to the practice of empirical innovation research. Participants will have the opportunity to specify a research question in the context of innovation management theoretically, to develop specific hypotheses and to test them empirically. For this purpose, a large innovation database will be made available. In their essay and research presentation, students will be expected to present their initial research findings appropriately in both written and oral form. Moreover, participants will have to discuss critically and constructively the essay of a fellow student.
The course will be offered in form of a bloc seminar with extensive introductory learning videos and a weekly STATA workshop in the computer lab during which participants will be trained in using the STATA package. As part of this workshop, participants will also perform their econometric analyses.
Objectives
After participating in this course, students should be in a position to:
(1) develop and test theoretical hypotheses pertaining to a research question from the field of technology and innovation research,
(2) conduct econometric analyses with STATA,
(3) report research findings by means of a short research paper in English,
(4) present research findings by means of a scientific presentation in English.
Prerequisites
(1) Solid command of English
(2) Basic knowledge of econometrics and innovation management
(3) Active participation during lab sessions
(4) Willingness to engage in intense literature research
Examination
The final grade can be composed as follows:
• Option A: paper (70%, graded) and colloquium & presentation (30%, graded)
• Option B: paper (70%, graded) and oral examination (30%, graded, 15min.)
• Option C: paper (100%, graded)
All components specified for the respective option need to be passed to pass the module.
The exact form of examination (A, B or C) will be announced at the start of the course. Unless announced differently, option A applies.
Further Information
No information available in English at the moment.
Literature
No information available in English at the moment.