Innovation and Sustainability

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to 180 hp at university level, of which 90 hp in business studies. English 6. The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to 180 hp at university level, of which 90 hp in business studies. English 6. Patterns of production and consumption of goods and services face challenges in terms of degradation of natural resources, pollution and climate change. Market actors can play important roles to address such issues through innovation. This course focuses on innovation and how such processes can contribute to more sustainability in practice. This course consists of two parts. One theoretical part that focus on concepts of innovation for sustainability, which is implemented through lectures and assignments. The second part is empirical and focus on innovation for sustainability in practice, which is implemented through case studies, guest lectures and/ or study visits. This course constitutes literature reviews, case studies and assignments concerning innovation for sustainability in theory and practice. Active participation in mandatory meetings such as seminars, guest lectures and/or study visits. Passed exam and/or assignment. Tidd, J., and Bessant, J. 2024. Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change, 8th Edition. ISBN: 978-1-394-25205-3. Supplementary Journal papers are used in the course for additional reading in the subject area