Klassiker inom innovationsprocesser och affärsutveckling

The course Classics in innovation processes and business creation is a 7.5 EHTS course running from October 2026 to February 2027. The course covers six topics: a) the growth and the boundaries of the firm, b) knowledge and learning, c) behavioural theories of the firm, complexity and search, iv) evolutionary theorizing, v) firms, systems and networks, and vi) change processes. Readings consists of papers and books.

Grades are given as Pass or Fail. To pass participants need to submit comments on the course readings, submit a short paper where the course material is applied to their research, and critique the writings of a fellow student.

Each topic is covered during an online seminar.

Prior to the seminars, participants will hand in short overviews of the reading material. During the final session, participants will critique hand ins, and respond to critique of their work.