In this module, students that are interested in (technological) innovations learn about the innovation process in society and innovation policy in different levels of politics. Statistics may be used to help answer research questions in this field.

NOTE: following this module does not guarantee direct access to the master Innovation Sciences.  

This module has one course taught in English and one course taught in Dutch.

Programme
This module consists of two courses:
Period 3: Innovation Policy - 7,5 EC
Period 3: Statistiek NW&I - 7,5 EC

After completion of the Innovation Policy course the student:

• can compare and discuss different theories about the innovation process and its relation to economic growth en development;
• can identify and discuss the main problems and issues that emerge in the innovation process in the economy;
• can compare and discuss the different perspectives on public intervention to foster innovation;
• can discuss the most important forms of policy instruments used for fostering specific dimensions of the innovation process;
• can identify the most important aspects of science/ industrial / competitiveness / innovation policies at the international, national and regional levels, and discuss how these affect the innovative behaviour and the innovative performance of firms;
• has knowledge of topical innovation policy;
• can formulate policy trajectories;
• can cooperate with students and experts from the field.

After completion of the Statistiek NW&I course, the student is able to:

• Determine the appropriate statistical analysis method for a research question;
• Understand the theoretical and mathematical basis of this statistical method;
• Conduct the statistical analysis in SPSS;
• Interpret the findings of the statistical analysis;
• Report on the findings.

• Having passed at least 120 EC from your Bachelor programme including the propaedeutic year
• Interest in novel technologies, innovation, complex multidisciplinary societal challenges, (e.g. sustainability, drug development, mobility, digitalization)

There will be a reader for both courses.

Information about the timetable can be found in MyTimetable. The timetable is definitively known approximately 4 weeks prior to a new teaching period.

Period 3: 3 February 2025 - 11 April 2025

Information about the assessment can be found under 'tests' in the OSIRIS course catalogue for each course. Per course, you can see which assessment methods will be used and how each component has been weighted.

It is important to know that when you register for a course, you are automatically registered for the first test options of that course.

There is a maximum of 5 places for this module. If there are more interested students, students will be placed in the order of application in OSIRIS.

You can hand in the learning agreement until 15 November 2024.