ID:
ECO0281
Durata (ore):
52
CFU:
6
SSD:
ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE IMPRESE
Economia e gestione delle imprese
Anno:
2026
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Secondo Semestre (15/02/2027 - 28/05/2027)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
The course aims at analyzing the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship and international management in the current competitive scenario. Innovation pervades the value chain of established companies, which very often are disrupted by new ventures with innovative value propositions. In this context managerial, organizational and financial aspects are involved and strictly intertwined with entrepreneurship and innovation.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- discuss - by adopting the 360 perspective that academic research provides - about the emerging research issues re: innovation, entrepreneurship and international management and their link to managerial, organizational and financial aspects;
- critically review and discuss the above-mentioned research topics;
- manage research skills and ability re: data collection and analysis
- analyze/review research papers and discuss emerging issues in the above-mentioned fields of study;
- write and present a research paper, by applying the appropriate structure and terminology.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- discuss - by adopting the 360 perspective that academic research provides - about the emerging research issues re: innovation, entrepreneurship and international management and their link to managerial, organizational and financial aspects;
- critically review and discuss the above-mentioned research topics;
- manage research skills and ability re: data collection and analysis
- analyze/review research papers and discuss emerging issues in the above-mentioned fields of study;
- write and present a research paper, by applying the appropriate structure and terminology.
Prerequisiti
None
Metodi didattici
The course is structured as a typical “seminar course”, combining short lectures with interactive learning activities. Teaching methods include:
- Introductory lectures
- Class interaction/discussion
- Individual and/or group assignments
- Introductory lectures
- Class interaction/discussion
- Individual and/or group assignments
Verifica Apprendimento
The final assessment is based on the evaluation of the following components:
- 20% - Class attendance, participation, and engagement: evaluation is based on the quality and consistency of students' contributions to class discussions, article reviews, and both individual and group assignments;
- 20% - Discussion of fellow students' paper;
- 60% - Individual project: students are required to prepare, present, and discuss an individual research paper (approximately 15–20 pages) on a topic agreed upon with the instructor.
The assessment criteria include:
- Knowledge and understanding of the chosen topic;
- Ability to identify, review, and critically discuss the relevant academic literature;
- Accuracy, coherence, and quality of the paper's content and structure;
- Critical thinking and analytical skills demonstrated in the written paper and oral presentation;
- Ability to communicate and defend the main findings effectively during the class presentation.
To succeed, students must obtain not less than 18 (eighteen) out of 30 (thirty).
Students who obtain a total sum higher than 30 are entitled to pass the exam with honor (cum laude). Mid term exams are not scheduled. The goal is to assess the student’s ability to manage concepts and tools presented - and practiced - in class.
Tailor-made work assignments will be assigned by the teacher to students who are not able to attend the class.
Non attending students must inform the teacher at the beginning of the semester.
- 20% - Class attendance, participation, and engagement: evaluation is based on the quality and consistency of students' contributions to class discussions, article reviews, and both individual and group assignments;
- 20% - Discussion of fellow students' paper;
- 60% - Individual project: students are required to prepare, present, and discuss an individual research paper (approximately 15–20 pages) on a topic agreed upon with the instructor.
The assessment criteria include:
- Knowledge and understanding of the chosen topic;
- Ability to identify, review, and critically discuss the relevant academic literature;
- Accuracy, coherence, and quality of the paper's content and structure;
- Critical thinking and analytical skills demonstrated in the written paper and oral presentation;
- Ability to communicate and defend the main findings effectively during the class presentation.
To succeed, students must obtain not less than 18 (eighteen) out of 30 (thirty).
Students who obtain a total sum higher than 30 are entitled to pass the exam with honor (cum laude). Mid term exams are not scheduled. The goal is to assess the student’s ability to manage concepts and tools presented - and practiced - in class.
Tailor-made work assignments will be assigned by the teacher to students who are not able to attend the class.
Non attending students must inform the teacher at the beginning of the semester.
Contenuti
The course focuses on current issues in innovation, entrepreneurship, and international management. It combines introductory lectures on entrepreneurship, innovation, high-tech start-ups, and international management with sessions on applied social science research. Students will learn how to structure a research paper, select appropriate research methods, and collect and analyse data.
The course also includes practical activities on reviewing academic papers, defining individual research topics, peer review, and final project discussion.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and prepare the assigned readings. The final assessment consists of an individual academic paper of approximately 15-20 pages on a topic agreed with the instructor, together with its presentation and discussion.
The course also includes practical activities on reviewing academic papers, defining individual research topics, peer review, and final project discussion.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and prepare the assigned readings. The final assessment consists of an individual academic paper of approximately 15-20 pages on a topic agreed with the instructor, together with its presentation and discussion.
Lingua Insegnamento
INGLESE
Altre informazioni
The instructor will be available at the end of each class as well as in office hours that will be communicated at the beginning of the course and will be indicated on the instructor’ personal pages, with periodical updates.
E-mail: alessia.pisoni@uninsubria.it
Students are also reminded that the Department of Economics offers a tutoring service to support exam preparation. All information and tutor contact details are available at: https://www.uninsubria.it/servizi/tutti-i-servizi/tutorato-dieco.
The course contributes to the achievement of the following United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
E-mail: alessia.pisoni@uninsubria.it
Students are also reminded that the Department of Economics offers a tutoring service to support exam preparation. All information and tutor contact details are available at: https://www.uninsubria.it/servizi/tutti-i-servizi/tutorato-dieco.
The course contributes to the achievement of the following United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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