Entrepreneurial Innovation and Competitiveness

Subject

Introduction to the concept of Innovation and the New Economy of Knowledge and Learning. Technology and Innovation in Economics and Business theory. Innovation as a strategy of national/regional economic growth: systems of knowledge and learning, policies enhancing innovation. Innovation as a strategy of business competitiveness: managing innovation. Case-studies.

Educational Aims

The course gives students the knowledge to understand the significance of innovation for economic and entrepreneurial competitiveness. Students will also gain insights in key concepts and frameworks in innovation and innovation management.

Student Evaluation

Exam in the end of the term. Optional essay in the mid-term, contributing 25% to the final grade, presenting case-studies of innovative firms.

Bibliography

1. Πιπερόπουλος Π. 2008. Επιχειρηματική Καινοτομία & Business Clusters. Αθήνα: ΣΤΑΜΟΥΛΗΣ, (in Greek)
2. Χατζηκωνσταντίνου Γ. & Γωνιάδης Η. 2009. Επιχειρηματικότητα και καινοτομία. Από την ίδρυση στη διοίκηση και την επιβίωση της νέας επιχείρησης. Αθήνα: Gutenberg, (in Greek).        
3. Karlsson, C., Johansson, B., Stough, R.R. 2009. Innovation, Agglomeration and Regional Competition. Edward Elgra: New Horizons in Regional Science series.
4. Matthews, Charles H. & Brueggemann, Ralph, 2015.Innovation and Entrepreneurship. A Competency Framework.Routledge (346 pages).