JOINT EUROPEAN MASTER’S IN
GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
An ERASMUS MUNDUS Programme
GLOBAL LEADERS
INNOVATORS
EXCELLENCE
ENTREPRENEURS
Welcome to GIM
CONTENTS
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Welcome to GIM
About the Programme
Curriculum
Tuition Fess and Scholarships
How to apply
Partner Universities at a glance
GIM Experience
Contact us
“What is required are innovative ideas to deal successfully
with today’s and tomorrow’s complex global challenges.
Institutions of all kinds including governmental bodies,
companies, research institutions, etc. have to be capable
implementing new ways of problem solving. This not only
includes the assignment of new innovation management
tools but also the willingness and the ability to collaborate
with partners from all over the world.
Stephan Buse
TIM Institute, TUHH
This is what our program `Global Innovation Management´
is about. To attract and bring together ambitious students
from all continents, to acquaint them with the latest skills
in the field of Innovation Management, and to foster an
open-minded, creative, and globally oriented way of thinking. “
“The Joint Global Innovation Management MSc programme provides a unique integration of the complementary academic and industrial expertise of 3 leading
innovative European universities. An entrepreneurship
specialisation is also provided through our Australian
partner.
‘Global’ working is now inherent in all business functions,
and therefore innovation, and its management, on this
scale is essential. The structure and curriculum of the GIM
programme allows focus on the complete innovation process; from user needs through to end of product life.”
Ross Maclachlan
DMEM Department,
University of Strathclyde
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Overview
About the programme
The MSc. in Global Innovation Management (GIM) is a unique 2-year programme offered
jointly by the Department of Design Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM)
at the University of Strathclyde (Scotland), the Centre for Industrial Production at Aalborg
University (Denmark), the Institute of Technology and Innovation Management at Hamburg
University of Technology (Germany) and the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship
(AGSE) at Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), which enables graduates of first degrees in engineering, science and technology to successfully manage the innovation process
across international boundaries.
Students study at two different Universities, and the programme’s delivery over two years
provides a great depth of learning, industrial engagement and a rich cultural experience. The
MSc award is made jointly by the University of Strathclyde and the second year institution.
Designed for people with a background in engineering, science or technology, the Master in
Global Innovation Management was developed with industry focus. This twenty-four month
professional degree is for individuals pursuing management careers in innovation-focused or
technology-focused organisations.
Partner universities
The four universities are members of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities
(ECIU), a network to share and build on the success of its members as entrepreneurial institutions. All have academic strengths in engineering; all are young and innovative; and all have
close ties to industry and to the regions in which they are situated. The partner universities
are committed to the development and implementation of new forms ot teaching, training
and research. They assure a progressive culture within their walls and sustain and nurture
internationally-minded staff and students. The ECIU designed GIM for excellent students who
are ready to meet this challenge.
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Programme aims and objectives
The course’s aim is to equip students with skills to transform research outputs into innovative
products and services with an emphasis on learning the tools and techniques for working
globally. Students are able to apply this knowledge practically by working on projects with
industry contacts in different countries, further enhancing their understanding of international business. GIM addresses new challenges in innovative global enterprise addressing the
following objectives:
• A practical and global perspective of Innovation Management, through industry based
modules.
• Skills applicable for larger multinational organisations to smaller enterprises.
• Expanded perspectives of Innovation Management including Technology Management,
R&D, and Product/Service Development with focus on the interface between disciplines
involved in the process.
• Increased research capability focused on activities at the periphery of the innovation
process.
Programme structure
Year 2
Year 1
Semester 1
Strathcldye
Semester 2
Strathcldye
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Semester 3
Hamburg
Year 2
Semester 3
Aalborg
Year 2
Semester 3
Swinburne
Career opportunities for graduates
Graduates, supported by a network of valuable contacts, enter the international employment
market working:
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With enterprises dealing with high end technological products and services.
As consultants making technology assessment and innovation/change management.
With governmental institutes dealing with innovation policy and strategy.
With relevant research and higher education institutions.
Semester 4
Hamburg
Joint Msc Award
UofS/TUHH
Semester 4
Aalborg
Joint Msc Award
UofS/AAU
Semester 4
Swinburne
Joint Msc Award
UofS/SUT
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Curriculum
YEAR 1 - THE UNIVERSITY OF
STRATHCLYDE
The foundation of the Innovation Management process
Semesters 1 and 2 at The University of
Strathclyde provide a strong foundation in
the Innovation Management process, and
essential practical experience of working
within globally distributed teams and with
industrial clients on product/service development briefs. Core subjects include:
Innovation Management
Strategic Technology Management
Design Management
Design Methods
Supply Chain Management
People Organisation & Technology
Product Development Project
Global Design
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YEAR 2 - HAMBURG UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY
The Practice of Innovation Management
Semester 3 (Year 2) at Hamburg University
of Technology (TUHH) looks at early and
late phases of the innovation management
process. It concentrates on market research
for (radical) innovation, cross functional
cooperation at the front end of the innovation process, managing innovation projects
over geographical and functional/divisional boarders and preparing the market
introduction of new products and services.
In semester 4 students undertake a thesis
project. Core subjects include:
Business Planning
Product Planning
Marketing for Innovation
International Management
Technology Management
Technology and Innovation Management
YEAR 2 - AALBORG UNIVERSITY
YEAR 2 - SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Internship
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
In semester 3 (Year 2) at Aalborg University,
students undertake an industrial internship
at a Danish company to gain relevant global
innovation management work experience,
and to consolidate the taught content delivered at the University of Strathclyde. Each
internship will be designated to best reflect
student’s interests within the available
placements from a secured list of Danish
companies. In semester 4 students undertake a thesis project.
In semester 3 (Year 2) at Swinburne University of Technology, students develop skills in
entrepreneurship and innovation, and the
practice of innovation leadership. The learning goals and objectives are based around
assessing new ventures and opportunities,
planning and managing rapid growth,
integrating interdisciplinary approaches and
applying innovating solutions. Interactive
modules are delivered by academics who
are also practitioners in the relevant areas.
In semester 4 students undertake a thesis
project. Core subjects include:
New Venture Leadership
New Venture Financial Management
New Venture Marketing
Opportunity Evaluation
Foresight Methods
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Tuition Fess &
Scholarships
Programme fees
The full 2-year programme fee for students originating from outside of the European Union is
22,000 Euros (2010 fee level, subject to review for the 2011 programme).
The full 2-year programme fee for students originating from countries within the European
Union is 6,000 Euros (2010 fee level, subject to review for the 2011 programme).
Please note that all programme fees are paid to the University of Strathclyde in pounds sterling. The pound sterling amount may vary slightly in line with exchange rate fluctuation.
Scholarships
There are a number of competitively awarded ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarships (approx. 17)
available to applicants from Non EU countries and for applicants from within the European
Union, a European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association (EEA/EFTA) or an accession state (candidate for EU membership).
The scholarships are 48,000 Euros in total for Non EU students and up to 21,000 Euros for
students native to an EU country or having carried out their main activities within the EU for
12 months or more in the last 5 years. Scholarships can be used to contribute to tuition fees
and provide a significant contribution to living expenses on a monthly basis over the 2 year
length of the programme
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How To Apply
Entry requirement
Candidates admitted to the MSc will require to have:
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at second-class level or higher, in an engineering, science or technology subject
• An appropriate level of competence in the English language, through attaining IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 232/95
How to apply
Applications should be made to the administrating institution, the University of Strathclyde.
A separate application to ERASMUS MUNDUS is NOT necessary.
Applicants are reminded that they should not apply for any more than 3 Erasmus Mundus
courses at the same time. Applying to more than 3 programmes will invalidate all scholarship
applications.
Applications are done online through the University of Strathclyde (See programme’s website). Applicants should upload all of the following documents to the application system as
instructed within the form:
• Appendix / cover Sheet to the application (can be downloaded from the programme’s website)
• Covering letter (max. 1 page) and summary CV (max. 2 pages) outlining why you
should be considered for the course, and why you should be chosen to spend year 2
at a particular partner university;
• Two scanned letters of reference
• A copy of the first degree certificate, including confirmation of the level of award
(GPA, if award level not stated on certificate)
• A scanned copy of an English Language Proficiency certificate (see Entry Requirements)
• A photocopy of your passport
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Glasgow
Hamburg
Aalborg
Partner universities
at a glance
Melbourne
University of Strathclyde,
Scotland
Department of Design, Manufacture and
Engineering Management (DMEM)
The energetic and innovative Department
of Design, Manufacture and Engineering
Management (DMEM) delivers broad-based
education and research aligned to the needs
of innovative global industry. Relevance, student care, quality, and multidisciplinary team
working are key themes in the way the department operates. The Department is concerned
with ‘what to make’ and ‘how to make it’, and
its research interests involve product and
process technologies, information technologies, design methodologies, telepresence and
organisational modelling.
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Hamburg University of Technology,
Germany
Institute of Technology and Innovation
Management
The Institute of Technology and Innovation
Management (TIM) focuses primarily on the
management of technology and innovation,
and particularly the practical management of
the innovation process. The Institute’s research
is directly focused on innovation processes
and new technologies, with the aim of identifying and analysing strategic, organisational
and methodological issues having significant
impact on the success of new product development.
Swinburne University of Technology,
Australia
Aalborg University,
Denmark
Centre for Industrial Production
The central focus of the Centre for Industrial Production (CIP) is on linking theory to
method, with a special interest in the interplay
between product development, manufacturing and distribution networks in a global
context. The Centre’s research is organised
into four distinct areas: Product Development
in Networks, Supply Chain Management,
Strategic Manufacturing Development and
Organisational Design and Change.
Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE)
The Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE) is SUT’s Faculty of Business
and Enterprise’s graduate school. It is Australia’s only graduate school dedicated to
the development of entrepreneurs. Practical
theory is combined with experiential learning
to develop entrepreneurial leaders and innovative thinkers who are practical and competent and have the requisite knowledge and
the skills to succeed in an often turbulent and
challenging environment. Research interests
include most aspects of entrepreneurship, but
have expanded with the development of the
new faculty and include areas such as change
management, international business and languages, strategic and entrepreneurial marketing, management and financial accounting.
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The Gim Students’
Experience
“The fact comes out that I’ve made one of the
most important decisions in my life. During
my study in GIM, I touched almost every aspect of the entire business process. This really
broadened my vision and helped me to think
‘out of the box’. “
Xianguo Gu (China)
GIM Class of 2010
“After getting my Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Xi’an
Jiaotong University in China in 2003, I have been worked for 5 years in the R&D department
of two leading engineering companies. At Bosch, I realized the importance of management
and business education and international experience in my career development in a global
organization. Therefore, I began to looking for opportunities to further my education abroad.
It was a very exciting experience for me to find a course like GIM. The curriculum design is
just what I expected, and studying in two European countries means I would have much
more intensive exposure to different cultures. In addition, with the possibility to get sponsor from European Union with Erasmus Mundus scholarship, I was sure the study experience
would be much more beneficial without wasting time on getting money from doing simple
part-time jobs.
The fact comes out that I’ve made one of the most important decisions in my life. During my
study in GIM, I touched almost every aspect of the entire business process. This really broadened my vision and helped me to think “out of the box”.
Not only was the study very interesting and useful, but also personal life was very enjoyable. Since I stayed in UK and Germany which speak totally different language, I needed to
improve my language skills in both English and German. For me, to learn a new language
is good chance to learn a new culture. And with the language skills built, I was actively
involved in the local activities which open my eyes to the different lifestyle people are following. Therefore, I become much more open minded regarding to different customs, cultures
and religions.
The two year study in GIM study is very valuable experience to me, with the new language
skills gained and the improved understanding of people with different backgrounds and
from different areas, I become more capable to do business in a global environment. With regard to innovation, it is no longer just a fancy word in my mind, but a practical and touchable
tool which I can use to make difference to organizations. Moreover, I strongly believe that the
different things I experienced in GIM will be also a valuable part of my entire life.
Although I am still looking for a job currently, I’ve been invited for interview by several companies in UK, Germany and Switzerland. With the unique profile built by the GIM program, I
am very confident that I will find an ideal job soon.”
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“The opportunity to live in two European cities, work on industrial projects with companies in United Kingdom and Germany, share
a classroom with students from 30 different
nationalities, travel and experience the food
and culture in Europe have all been enriching and rewarding experiences.”
Anup Karath Nair (India)
GIM Class of 2011
I was born in Bangalore, a cosmopolitan city in the south of India. After graduating with a
Bachelor’s in Technology in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology
Durgapur, I began my corporate career in the Datawarehousing and Business Intelligence
Department of IBM and then worked on software research at SAP Labs. Given the rich milieu
of influences which I was fortunate to experience, the European Joint Master’s in Global Innovation Management (GIM) seemed like a natural step in my career progression. At work, I was
having difficulties, convincing my management to embrace my project idea which ultimately
was not realised. Simultaneously, the GIM consortium awarded me the Erasmus Mundus
scholarship which was simply ‘too prestigious an offer to refuse’. Thus, being aware of the
gaps in knowledge which I had to bridge, and the opportunity that I had, I became a GIMmer.
I’ve always felt that ‘innovation is the closest thing to magic that we have’. All the interesting
problems of our day and age cross boundaries. Some straddle borders, some straddle disciplines. Some require co-operation between business, government, academia and non-profit
groups. So training, which helps one to cross these boundaries is a vital skill in today’s day
and age. The GIM program delivered at the University of Strathclyde Glasgow and Technische
Universitat Hamburg Harburg, introduces you to some of these problems and gives you
the flexibility and resources to develop the skills required to tackle and overcome some of
these problems. The opportunity to live in two European cities, work on industrial projects
with companies in United Kingdom and Germany, share a classroom with students from 30
different nationalities, travel and experience the food and culture in Europe have all been
enriching and rewarding experiences.
Personally, I consider the opportunity to work with the Indian government on innovation
policy and winning the ‘Tata Crucible UK Business Quiz’ by defeating the top British universities including the University of Oxford and London Business School as proud achievements
during the GIM stint.
After the GIM programme, I hope to work in the sphere of business and economic development. I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme and would strongly recommend it to
anybody who has a cross disciplinary interest in analysing and solving problems faced by
business and society. Add to that, the opportunity to share a classroom with some of the
brightest global minds, forge global friendships and learn from some renowned academicians, GIM is truly an amazing experience.”
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Contact us
Contact us
Postgraduate Admissions
Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow G1 1XJ
Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2424/2839
Email: strath@globalinnovationmanagement.org
Further information
For further information visit the programme website at:
www.globalinnovationmanagement.org
For general enquiries regarding the MSc. programme in Global Innovation Management, and
issues concerning application, admissions and curriculum or facilities please contact strath@
globalinnovationmanagement.org
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Programme website:
www.globalinnovationmanagement.org
Contact us:
strath@globalinnovationmanagement.org