Innovation: Traditions, Theories, Trends

Education facts

Code: 1TE763

Central theoretical traditions on value and how value is created in society are tied to contemporary discussions on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Orientation and conceptual analysis of different traditions in value theory, along with studies of how they stand in relation to contemporary theory on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Critical engagement with both theoretical and practical trends within the field of creativity and innovation. Creative work that takes into account contemporary limitations in society and contributes to the generation of alternative understanding and guidelines for technological development and innovation.

Entry requirements

Alternative 1: 180 credits, of which 90 credits in Technology. Innovation Management, Marketing for Industrial Companies and also Industrial Strategy and Organisation. Participation in Industrialisation and Engineering Ethics. Participation in 5 credits at Master's level in Industrial Engineering and Management. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Alternative 2: 150 credits within Master's Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, including Industrial Engineering and Management II: Organising, Production and Markets. Participation in 5 credits at Master's level in Technology or Industrial Engineering and Management. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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: Traditions, Theories, Trends

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %