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Overview
Throughout the Researching Open Innovation, Certificate from University of Antwerp you'll engage with internationally renowned experts, collaborate on real-world challenges, and enhance your intercultural competencies, making your work globally relevant.
Key facts:
The curriculum begins with foundational concepts and theories of open innovation, establishing a comprehensive understanding of its principles. It then explores various open innovation models and frameworks, enabling students to analyse and compare different approaches to fostering innovation within organisations.
A significant focus is placed on digital ecosystems and platforms, investigating their role in facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange in the digital age. The course also covers strategic aspects of open innovation, guiding students in developing and applying strategies that leverage external ideas and partnerships to drive innovation. Practical applications are emphasised through case studies and real-world examples, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios and develop critical problem-solving skills.
Additionally, the course addresses the international dimension of open innovation, incorporating intercultural competencies and global perspectives to prepare students for diverse and international environments. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, collaborative projects, and discussions, fostering an interactive and comprehensive learning experience. By the end of the course, students will have a robust understanding of open innovation, equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to research and practice in the field.
Programme Structure
Upon the successful completion of the PhD course, the participants should be able to:
- Distinguish open innovation at different levels of analysis (individual, organisational, ecosystem) and through a lens of different research units (scientists, incumbents, SMEs, startups, etc.)
- Reflect upon past, present, and future open innovation research directions along with closely related theories
- Identify anomalies and interesting innovation phenomena, which aren’t fully explained by current theories
- Identify appropriate theories, frameworks, and models that allow systematic analysis, theoretical explanation, and practical recommendations that can be applied to the discussed cases
- Demonstrate the ability to disseminate research to a wider public
- Demonstrate the ability to develop a research proposal
- Demonstrate the ability to develop research questions, choose appropriate research methods, and select the most relevant theoretical approach
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
Innovation ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The winter school is designed for PhD students and junior faculty.
- Participants should have at least completed the first year of their PhD in a research area related or adjacent to Open Innovation.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Antwerpen
787 - 1230 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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