1. module - Strategy, business development and technology evolution　

The module largely consists if lectures and case discussions illustrating the relationship between strategic choice, business models and technology use. Central to the module is the role of technology in business models (value chains, value shops and value networks.) 　

Project work: Idea development　

The project work is initiated during the module. All participants will develop and present an initial idea for a project work. Time will be allocated to brainstorming between the participants. The process continues towards module 2 when project groups are formed. 　

2. module - Technology, innovation and innovation processes　

The second module takes place in the technology park Sophia Antipolis, France. The module will introduce future technologies, new business models and services, and examples of how leading companies organize for and work with innovation. 　

Project work: Project description　

In this module, all project groups (which will be formed by now) will present a suggested project with a situation description and propositions for action. 　

3. module – Technology management – architecture as a platform for innovation　

This module will be about how to specify and develop technology solutions to innovative ideas. Central themes are enterprise architecture, architectural planning, and cost/benefit analysis. 　

Project work: Suggested solution and expected effects　

For this module, the project groups will develop and present a well documented suggested solution for their projects, as well as a description about the expected effects of the solution. The suggested solution will be based on existing knowledge in the form of theories, models and documented experience from similar solutions. 　

4. module – Knowledge, knowledge sharing and innovation work　

Knowledge, knowledge sharing and learning – from successes as well as failures – is central to innovative work, and a basic requirement for innovative companies. This module will focus on the importance of organizational mechanisms for learning and knowledge sharing, including the development of technological tools to support learning and knowledge sharing.　

Project work: Adjustment of idea, solution and effects. 　

For this module, participants will have done interviews with chosen stakeholders for their idea, their suggested solution and expected effects. Based on this information they will analyze and, if necessary, adjust their ideas, suggested solutions and expected effects.　

5. module – Organizing for innovation and business development　

This module will focus on how to develop the organization’s innovative capabilities. Themes will include the tension between ongoing operations and innovation/business development, establishing a culture of innovation, and how different governance models can further or hinder a company’s innovative ability.　

Through case discussions the participants will be invited to reflect on what they have learned in the program and how they can use their learning in practical situations. 　

Project work: Conclusion 　

For this module, the participants will have done the whole project work and will have reached a conclusion about whether the suggested solutions should be implemented or not. The conclusion will include a recommendation of whether and how the enterprise should make use of the project results. 　

Online activities　

Throughout the program we will have online activities equaling about four days of teaching. These will include online classes (lectures and discussions), project work, and independent work (group and individual). Some online sessions will be in real time, others in the form of assignments with deadlines. 　

Project work　

The project work focuses on executing an evaluation of an innovation idea. The innovation idea can be an improvement project in an existing organization (process change, reorganization, tool development, business model), a new product or service where IT is integral to the delivery, or development of new business ideas or models.