This 1.5 credit course in the sequence focuses on the management of innovation and technology in organizations. The course provides an introduction to the theoretical foundations of, and contemporary empirical research in, this area. The examination of the literature is organized around several broad topics. This course covers the role of collaboration in supporting innovation activities, intellectual property rights and markets for technology, issues of knowledge search and recombination, and the latest development in digital innovation and organizational forms. In addition to reviewing this broad literature, the course will also seek to identify gaps and promising areas for future research. May be repeated for up to 3 total credit hours.
