102-057 Project Management Innovation

Study program:

 International Financial Management (B.Sc.)

Academic level and semester:

Bachelor, 5th/7th semester

ECTS credits/workload per semester:

6 / 150

Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester:

4 / 45

Type/Teaching method:

 Seminar
Language of instruction: English

Frequency:

 Every semester

Lecturer:

 Prof. Dr. Andreas Schittenhelm, Süleyman Torasan MSc.

Content:

This course equips students with the skills to independently conceptualize and execute innovation projects, blending theoretical foundations with hands-on application. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of innovation management, business planning, and project management, and learn to apply these concepts to real-world challenges through concrete, collaborative projects.

Key topics include:

  • Fundamental terms, characteristics, types, and objectives of innovation management

  • Development and execution of innovation strategies

  • Innovation processes as the core of innovation management

  • Key influencing factors and levers for innovation success

  • Financial planning and profitability analysis for innovation projects

International Collaboration Component:
The course includes a strong international and intercultural element fostering global teamwork and digital project coordination skills. Students are required to participate in a mandatory excursion, either within or outside the EU, at their own expense.

Textbooks:

Business Plan Schritt für Schritt Serge Ragotzky, Frank Andreas Schittenhelm, Süleyman Torasan, Vahs / Brehm: Innovationsmanagement
Recommended for: Undergraduates, graduates
Prerequisites: Intermediate level in Business/Finance/Economics, Excel

Restrictions:

 Students are required to participate in a mandatory excursion, either within or outside the EU, at their own expense.

Assessment:

 Coursework project (presentation, paper)