Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Innovative Business
Course Code
DN_210
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Communication Science; Political Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Henrijs Kaļķis
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409157
About Study Course
Objective
Develop an in-depth understanding of current theoretical approaches and practical actions in an innovative business environment; understand and be able to apply the knowledge gained in scientific research and practical work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human resource management, business management, strategic management.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the course, doctoral students gain in-depth knowledge that promotes lateral thinking and searching for new ideas; they have a critical analytical understanding of innovation management and innovative entrepreneurship.
Skills
1.Doctoral students are able to evaluate the human resources and factors influencing creation of leadership, analyse the processes taking place in the environment and make decisions according to the changes of the situation, act in the innovative environment, reasonably justify the decisions in the innovative field, independently acquire new knowledge.
Competences
1.Doctoral students use rational criticism in research and evaluation of their judgments, formulate and analytically describe processes of organising innovation, demonstrate responsibility, independence, cooperation and communication skills through their actions, strength, habits to overcome difficulties, operate both autonomously and in a team.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Research proposal for publication in relation to the analysis of an innovative business management case and regarding the chosen PhD research topic.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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-
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Workshops include active discussions on innovative entrepreneurship in relation to the theme of the chosen promotion paper.
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2.
Examination |
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-
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Presentation of the research (30%).
Active participation in seminars (30%).
Passed exam (40%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern innovations in business.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern innovations in business.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Innovative project management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Innovative project management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of research work in innovation management.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of research work in innovation management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern technologies for creating innovations in today's business environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern technologies for creating innovations in today's business environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bessant J., Tidd J. Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, LTD, 2015, 544 p.
2.
Bessant J., Tidd J. Managing Innovation. 5th edition, John Wiley & Sons, LTD, 2014, 622 p.
3.
Shlomo, M., Seshadri D.V.R. Innovation Management. 2nd edition, Sage Response, 2013, 585 p.
4.
Drucker P.F. Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Routledge, 2012, 272 p.
5.
Christensen Clayton M. The Innovator’s Dilemma. Harper Business, 2011, 336 p.
Additional Reading
1.
Ābeltiņa A. Inovācijas – XXI gadsimta fenomens. R., Turība, 2008, 152 lpp.
2.
Boļšakovs S. Inovatīvā darbība. R., Jumava, 2008, 323 lpp.
3.
Breen B., Hamel G. The Future of Management. Harvard Business School Press, 2007, 272 p.
Other Information Sources
1.
Innovators. Available from: http://www.entrepreneur.com/topic/innovators