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Innovation systems and international business 811


 
Module code GIJ 811
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Gordon Institute of Business Science
Module content

This elective aims to explain the functioning of national innovation systems and how the concept relates to other innovation systems (like sectoral or regional ones). It specifically focuses on firm responses to the innovation system(s) in place, and considers the transferability of competencies, and innovations that developed in response to one innovation system for other contexts. It also examines how cross-border business can help mitigate weaknesses in local innovation systems.
Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 09
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 21 Hours
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Gordon Institute of Business Science
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
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