Strategic Innovation Management
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60644 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
In a world where innovation drives positive change, how can you build an organization to be innovative? And in an increasingly globalized environment, how can your innovations combine profitability with sustainability?
In the Strategic Innovation Management profile, part of our MSc Business Administration (MSc BA SIM), you will gain expertise in the whole strategic process of managing innovations. The programme centers on four themes:
- Discovering the best innovation sources;
- Harnessing a company’s resources for effective innovation;
- Exploring the impact of collaboration on companies’ innovativeness;
- Moving from innovation to valorization.
These themes, combined with your research, Master’s thesis, and plenty of elective courses, will prepare you to manage a firm's innovation activities. You will be ready to help turn ideas into profitable new processes, products, and business models.
The programme in Groningen is designed and taught by a small group of top academic researchers and has a very strong link with the business world. You will get all the tools you need to understand, evaluate, and engage with real-life scenarios, and to conduct your own research – all in the context of strategic innovation. We base our insights on researched evidence from leading scholars worldwide, ensuring the highest standard of informed analysis.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Grow professionally and personally as you interact with our active community of students and teachers from many countries and backgrounds – a unique feature of this programme. Experience a global perspective that is essential for today's business world.
- Work closely in small groups with other international students on projects that mirror work situations, gaining team skills that matter in today's market. The Master internship option is very popular amongst our students, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience along your studies.
- Learn from a highly qualified, published, award-winning, international group of lecturers.
- Get ready for a fantastic career when you obtain your MSc BA SIM degree. Because of our combination of workshops, seminars, events with employers like Capgemini and Engie, and our connection with the European Academic Challenge, you will be prepared to kickstart your career.
- Prepare yourself to critically assess corporate sustainability initiatives, analyze the need for sustainability strategies, manage change for sustainability, and support sustainability-focused innovation by taking the Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area.
- Choose the course elective and the Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Focus Area to learn about artificial intelligence, and how to develop digital solutions or to design data-driven business processes.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Organizing for Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
Strategy & Innovation Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective(s) MSc BA SIM | 15 EC | ||||||||
Research & Skills for MSc BA | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis BA SIM | 20 EC | ||||||||
Capturing Value from Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
Cooperating for Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
specialisaties
specialisatie Double Degree International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?
Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.
specialisatie Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area
Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field.
specialisatie Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Focus Area
Focus on the digital transformation within our society and understand how to successfully implement digital transformation in business. A successful digital transition allows businesses to conquer markets, witness industries converging, and step into the realm of winner-takes-all dynamics, like dominating tech-giants like Google and Facebook.
specialisatie Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area
Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector.
specialisatie Master Internship
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, project, self study, tutorial, working groupstudy guidance
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.study abroad
A study exchange semester is not included in the one-year programme. However, in the past, MSc BA SIM students have 1. taken (a part of their 15EC) electives abroad; 2. (collected data for or have) written their theses abroad; 3. completed internships abroad. In these cases, however, the exchange was organised by the student and facilitated by the programme coordinator. You can contact the SIM coordinator should you have any questions about these options.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business.
To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
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De stad
studievereniging
Master Community - SIM
Make the most of your master by getting to know your fellow students and prepare for your future career.EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
SIM Consulting Platform
The SIM Consulting Platform is a student consultancy firm that aims to connect business students of the University of Groningen and specifically students of the Strategic Innovation Management profile to work closely together with firms' managers to solve a business issues they are facing. Their goal is to connect people with a common interest in innovation and allow potential to develop.Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Strategic Innovation Management
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Business administration
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Management Accounting and Control
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Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Change Management
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Health
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Business Analytics & Management
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Accounting & Financial Management
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Master in Management
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Strategic Management
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Organisational Design & Development
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Business Analysis and Modelling
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Strategic Human Resources Leadership
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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International Business
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Marketing
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Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Management
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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| 61% vrouw |
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Business Administration
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Business Administration
| € 250 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Premaster Business Administration
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Consumer Marketing
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Strategy and Organization
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Financial Management
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Human Resource Management
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International Management
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Management Consulting
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Duisenberg Honours Programme Corporate Finance
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Leadership and Change Management
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
You may start your career with a national or international company, a non-profit organization, or a government institution. Our graduates work as:
- business developers and innovation managers, working with innovation within the firm;
- strategic consultants, advising the firm on its innovation processes;
- as bankers, evaluating firms and their innovations;
- and as policy advisors, working on stimulating innovation at the regional, national, and international levels.
Some examples of companies where our alumni work after graduation are: Capgemini, KPMG, Engie, IBM, Porsche, ING Group, ABN Amro, ASML, and Philips.
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