Strategic Innovation Management

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Study strategic innovation management in Groningen and discover how you can help businesses develop and market innovations that are profitable and sustainable.

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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 organisation to be innovative? And in an increasingly globalised 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 valorisation. 
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 RUG?

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, analyse the need for sustainability strategies, manage change for sustainability, and support sustainability-focused innovation by taking the Sustainable Society Focus area.
Choose the course elective and the Digital Business 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

	1	2	3
	periode
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

Double Degree International Business and Finance (Shanghai)
Sustainable Society Focus Area
Digital Business Focus Area
Energy Focus Area
Master Internship

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 Sustainable Society Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Sustainable Society and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Sustainable Society Focus Area:

complete two electives from a predetermined list 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a sustainable society topic

specialisatie Digital Business Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Digital Business and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Digital Business Focus Area-

complete two of eight chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a digital business topic

specialisatie Energy Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Energy and open up extra career opportunities. There are two steps to the Energy Focus Area-

complete two of four chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on an energy topic

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 group

study 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

1 februari 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800

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

examination

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De stad

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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

1/28 RUG
Strategic Innovation Management

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

? eerstejaars

NAN% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

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