The course aims to provide students with basic concepts and awareness in innovation management and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small and large firms face in relation to this. The course has an integrated approach to tackling the complex concepts in and knowledge about technological innovation in relation to technological development. The course covers areas such as the importance of innovation, leadership in research and development, management of innovation and technology, partnerships, networks and alliances, product and process development, commercialization of research as well as entrepreneurship and business sustainable creation.