Institutet för innovation och entreprenörskap
PhD Course, Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE)
IIE102 ‘Research Methods in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
II’
7,5 higher education credits
Third cycle
The syllabus in English is the official binding document
1. Confirmation
The syllabus was decided by the head of department at Institute of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship on 2012-06-01 and is valid from spring 2012.
2. Position in the educational system
The course ‘Research Methods in Innovation and Entrepreneurship II’ is given to
PhD students. The PhD course is given at the Institute of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship.
3. Entrance qualifications
To be eligible for the course ‘Research Methods in Innovation and
Entreprenuership II’, the student must be already enrolled in a PhD programme in
Sweden or internationally and they must fulfill the entrance requirements
specified by the IIE research committee (formally, the Forsknings- och
forskarutbildningskommittén vid Institutet för innovation och entreprenörskap
(FKIE).
Institutet för innovation och entreprenörskap
Handelshögskolan vid Göteborgs universitet
Viktoriagatn 13, Box 625, SE 405 30 Göteborg
031 786 0000, 031 786 1402 (fax)
www.iie.handels.gu.se info@handels.gu.se
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4. Course content
The purpose of this course is to develop an advanced understanding of
methodological and empirical issues within the field of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship. The methods and research strategies used are shared with other
fields in business and social science, but should also be applied to topics in our
subject area.
Each year, the specific topics and techniques addressed may change, depending
upon the faculty and the guest professors brought into the course.
A study guide is distributed at the beginning of the course and provides a more
detailed description of the course content.
5. Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should have:
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Develop advanced insight into an advanced understanding of research and
methodology
Contrast and analyze principles and approaches within a few key empirical strategies
and techniques for analyzing ’Innovation and Entrepreneurship’
Demonstrate advanced research proficiency in the ability to critically examine the
relationships between theoretical explanations, method, research question, and
empirical data
Apply this understanding and techniques to analyze their own work
6. Required readings
Readings can include articles, books and book chapters, and the list is updated and
distributed together with the study guide.
7. Assessment
The teaching is based upon a variety of pedagogical approaches, including
seminars, lectures, group discussions and assignments. This course requires a high
degree of engagement by the students, and so they are expected to read in advance
and be prepared to discuss and participate as well as defend their own opinions
and ideas.
The learning outcomes will be evaluated through a combination of hand-ins of
papers, presentations, and active participation in seminars.
The course empirical exercise is 70% of grade, while 30% is based on active
participation and on the hand-ins required for participation in seminars and
lectures.
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8. Grading scale
The grades are Pass (godkänd, G) or Fail (underkänd, U).
To achieve Pass, 75% of the total points will be needed.
Grades are translated with a set model, where the grades correspond to the
following intervals according to the EGIS (ECTS Grade Interpretation Scheme):
Pass (godkänd, G)
A-E
Fail (underkänd, U)
FX-F
9. Course evaluation
The course will be evaluated upon completion. The results will be communicated
to the students and will function as a guide for further development of the course.
10. Additional information
Tuition and the language of instruction will be English throughout the course.
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