This in depth course is focused on the creation of knowledge, competence, competitiveness and capabilities in relation to industry, science and technology. Knowledge formation in industry, science and technology take place on many systems levels – more or less influenced by economic, professional and cultural forces - which together contribute to the transformation process which may be more or less influenced by policy and management. The role of R&D and science is thus integrated in a more general framework for knowledge formation. The measurement of these processes as well as their relation to economic growth and competitiveness is also studied in the course. The phenomena discussed above are also related to an in depth analyses of the theory of dynamic capabilities which integrate evolutionary (innovation) theory with theory of the firm. The use/abuse/relevance of evolutionary approaches in innovation studies will also be critically analyzed in this course
The course is based on innovation theory, on endogenous growth theory and on the new theory of the (resource based) firm and its dynamic capabilities. It also integrates theories of knowledge formation and learning in firms and technical systems as well as the Science and Technology Studies discourse.
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.