The course provides an overview of the history, theoretical concepts, methodological approaches, and empirical areas related to the interaction and network approach (also known as industrial network theory). Course participants will read influential literature in the field and practice relating fundamental ideas, analytical models, and methodological approaches to their own PhD projects. Case studies and practical examples of how the interaction and network approach has been applied in selected empirical areas are presented and discussed. The course requires active participation in seminars as well as the completion of assignments.
FAI3206 Analysing Business Networks 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
- Periods
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60773
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will meet the following learning objectives in order to apply the interaction and network approach (also known as industrial network theory) as a theoretical perspective and methodological approach. Participants will be able to:
- describe and explain the fundamental assumptions and ideas within the interaction and network approach
- use key concepts and models to analyse empirical data
- select and apply appropriate methodological approaches to analyse complex business networks
- relate to previous research and key references within the interaction and network approach
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admission to postgraduate studies.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminars,, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Hand-in assignment, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
The course is assessed through active participation in seminars combined with individual assignments and submissions. Participants will write an essay relevant to their own dissertation work. The course assignment can be completed in the form of a scientific article.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle