Innovation management and industrial transformation

Education facts

Code: IEAD11

The aim of the course is for students to acquire an understanding of transformation processes in industry and society and approaches to innovation management, and to develop an ability to manage complex and unpredictable challenges. The course introduces theoretical frameworks and approaches essential for understanding innovation and its role in industrial transformation. It provides an overview of models relevant for managing innovation efforts in a dynamic and uncertain environment. The course consists of three modules: (i) Industrial Transformation, (ii) Innovation Management, and (iii) Managing Uncertainty. The Industrial Transformation module addresses various perspectives on industrial change, innovation diffusion, and business dynamics. The Innovation Management module covers key concepts and aspects related to innovation processes, organising innovation activities, and the relationship between innovation, business, and sustainability. The Managing Uncertainty module deals with different approaches and tools for navigating complexity and uncertainty in relation to design theory. Both scientific methods and social science perspectives are included.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS credits in Industrial Engineering and Management or other Technology specialisation as the main area of study, or 105 ECTS credits completed from semesters 1-4 and 22.5 ECTS credits completed from semester 5 in the Master programme in Industrial Engineering and Management (TACIE), or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Innovation management and industrial transformation

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %