International Technology Management

Department
  • Master's Program Management, Communication & IT
Course unit code
  • MCI-M-4-ITM-ITM-ILV
Number of ECTS credits allocated
  • 5.0
Name of lecturer(s)
  • Seisl Benjamin, BSc., FH-Prof. Dr. Mirski Peter J., Moser Sigward
Mode of delivery
  • face-to-face
Recommended optional program components
  • none
Recommended or required reading
  • - Carayannis, E. G., & Formica, P. (Eds.). (2008). Knowledge matters: Technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in innovation networks and knowledge clusters. Palgrave Macmillan.
    - Dodgson, M., Gann, D. & Salter, A. (2008) The Management of Technological Innovation: Strategy & Practice, Oxford University Press.
    - Shavinina, L. V. (Ed.). (2004). Silicon Valley North: A high-tech cluster of innovation and entrepreneurship. Elsevier.
    - Vonortas, N., Rouge, P. & Aridi, A. (2015.) Innovation Policy: A Practical Introduction, Springer.
Level of course unit
  • Master
Year of study
  • Spring 2026
Semester when the course unit is delivered
  • 4
Language of instruction
  • English
Learning outcomes of the course unit
  • Students are able to recognize the interactions, opportunities and challenges within a technology-driven ecosystem and evaluate them based on a global perspective. They will be able to systemically analyze the extent to which cultural, political, economic and technical conditions at a specific location influence the establishment and further development of an ecosystem. Students will learn how companies and organizations can leverage these ecosystems to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and ensure long-term success.
Course contents
  • • Global dimension of technology ecosystems
    • Specific ecosystems for digital innovation (Silicon Valley)
    • Roles and tasks within a digital ecosystem
    • Integrated IT infrastructure management within an ecosystem
    • Structure of technology innovation centers
    • Opportunities and developments of incubators and accelerators in the field of digitalization
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.
Work placement(s)
  • none

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