This is Innovation and Technology Management
This new MSc programme integrates innovation and technology management with the study of change processes and entrepreneurship, as in new ventures or existing organizations. The programme is a result of a dialogue with our local industry to capture their future needs. It is an interdisciplinary programme for both engineers and economists.
You will be able to manage and see opportunities in various trends such as globalization, digitization and working in multicultural conditions. All operations must be adapted to new conditions in order to be competitive. This requires modern leadership, the ability to innovate, be able to lead development and the ability to implement change (change agents and entrepreneurship).
An overarching issue is to minimize the footprint of organizations' activities and societal resource consumption, while increasing value creation and welfare, i.e. creating sustainable development.
Specialization opportunities
For the second year of the MSc there are two specializations:
- Entrepreneurship is designed to provide the tools for change management, innovation and entrepreneurship with the focus on processes regarding new ventures in existing companies or working in advisory role to new venture processes.
- Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach, which focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems throughout the life cycle of products.
The programme finishes with a master's thesis on the chosen field of specialization. Depending on the problem intensity, the candidate may work in collaboration with a company.
Why study Innovation and Technology Management?
The world is changing rapidly, and so do the demands of tomorrow’s leaders.
Through this MSc programme, you will develop strong multidimensional analytical skills. You will experience real life problems from the local business sector, and develop an understanding of the contribution of technology. You will study how technological solutions can increase value creation and welfare by embracing change, through new ventures, as well as contributing to effective implementation and efficient organizations. Consequently, you will understand how new ventures and entrepreneurs, as well as organizations and managers, can facilitate the development of new technology as new business models.
This programme focuses on practical study methods, with a problem-based approach that should help you to prepare for real-life situations.
Career prospects
This MSc-programme will offer you knowledge into innovation and adaptability for different types of work for instance project leaders, developers and entrepreneurs in high tech industries, public servants and the industry in general. You will increase your competence in conducting processes were change is needed.
Why study at USN?
USN campus Kongsberg is located next to a leading high-tech industrial cluster. Our lecturers have experience from a broad spectrum of business sectors, and we work closely with the local business and industry. As a student, you will be involved in this collaboration through projects and assignments.
USN Kongsberg, like its business neighbours, is internationally oriented. We are proud to be the number one alternative for international business and management students in the region.
We offer an informal and student friendly environment. Our campuses are small with an open-door policy where our staff dedicates time and attention to each student. USN offers a safe living and study environment as well as a multicultural society where English is widely spoken. Kongsberg is located in the middle of Norway’s magnificent nature, which offers the opportunity for a rich outdoor life. At the same time, it is easy to get to the metropolitan environment found in Oslo.
Further study opportunities
On completing the ITM programme, students shall be able to conduct R&D work in the business field, and/or proceed with doctoral studies at, for example University of Oslo (UiO), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), USN or at institutions abroad.
You can take parts of innovation and technology management abroad. Studying abroad can give you the opportunity to expand your international competence, your language skills, personal qualities and adaptability. It can also make you more attractive in the job market. We have agreements with foreign universities and colleges adapted to your programme.
