MST-23806 Introduction to Management and Life Sciences

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Continuation courses:

MST-21306, MST-21806, MST-30306, MST-24806, ORL-20306

Contents:

This course is exclusively meant for students with a Beta-background who have chosen for the specialization MME-D.
The successful development and integration of technology within a business and consumer driven environment, especially in the food and agri-business, influences - amongst other factors - the performance of companies. Companies act in a dynamic environment and have to adapt their products and processes to new consumer and governmental demands as well as to new technological opportunities. Innovation of products, services and processes become vital elements of business development, but also include long term strategies, market uncertainties and capital intensity. This course covers theoretical approaches to combine both Gamma (i.e. management) and Beta (technology) knowledge, and how to apply this knowledge in decision making with respect to innovation processes at a strategic and operational level.
The courses which constitute the specialization MME-D are subdivided into three themes: Management of Innovation, Innovation in Decision support and Economics, Innovations in Operations Management. Within each theme Gamma-Beta interaction is developed.

Learning outcomes:

After the course the student is expected to be able to:
- comprehend the technical and managerial aspects of innovation processes at a strategic and operational level and its decision support;
- comprehend integrative approaches for the development and implementation of technology in a business and consumer driven environment;
- have a basic understanding of the five disciplines involved ;
- apply this knowledge to a real life case.

Activities:

Lectures, study and cases/assignments.

Examination:

Written exam and assessment of assignments.

Literature:

Reader.