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GE2230 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Global Business

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Management
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
GE Area
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2023/24
Semester B 2024/25 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Firms face increasing complexity in today's business world. Innovation and entrepreneurship are no longer applicable to start-ups only, but become an essential part of many incumbent companies that want to stay competitive in the global arena. Innovations are crucial in gaining and sustaining a firm competitive advantage. Furthermore, entrepreneurship plays a critical role in creating economic value and generating wealth and jobs globally.

Entrepreneurship and innovation contribute to knowledge advancement and sustainability, empower changes, and make a positive difference in the world. Therefore, the global community requires skilled and socially responsible entrepreneurs and business leaders who engage in sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship practices.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of theories, concepts, and recent practices of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global business. It features contemporary applications such as innovation for development, sustainability, social entrepreneurship, creating and capturing value from innovation and entrepreneurship, and funding and resourcing ventures. Through experiential learning (incl. the practical issues addressed from real case studies of international business context and course projects), students will learn how to successfully navigate the specifics of innovation and entrepreneurship in global business, while being immersed in different ecosystems.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

GE2230.pdf