Innovation Management

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

The Master Innovation Management is a challenging program that prepares students to lead innovation processes and manage change in various organizations and sectors.

Level

Academic master

Kind

Course

Subject

Automation and IT, Change management, Human resources, Internet and media, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Quality and project management

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Description

Innovation Management studies the management of innovation processes and develops theories, tools and techniques to make businesses more innovative. Key aspects of this discipline are management of product development, technology entrepreneurship, marketing management, human aspects of innovation, strategy and technology management. The program introduces students to academic theories, tools and techniques to manage innovations both within and across companies. You will learn how to use the knowledge that you gain in carrying out research into innovation management and in industrial applications. You will also learn how to analyze the current innovative performance of a company, explain it in terms of quality, cost and time, and improve this performance by re-engineering innovation processes. As a graduate you are well-prepared for a wide range of positions and careers. You can work as a product development manager, innovation manager, procurement and inventory manager, strategy consultant, or manager of research and development alliances. You can also start your own business or choose a career in research. The Master IM at TU/e is a 2-year, full-time, English-taught program.