Economics of Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP0008)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module introduces students to the economics and political economy of innovation and technical change, with a focus on theoretical contributions in evolutionary and structural economics 鈥� including techno-economic paradigms, national, regional and sectoral systems of innovations, industrial ecosystem and diversification dynamics. Students are also encouraged to understand innovation and industrial policy in different country contexts, and what context-specific factors constraints innovation and the translation of innovation into new markets, products and purposes, and the role of innovation in addressing major social challenges.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Coursework

30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 53
Module leader: Dr Cecilia Rikap
Who to contact for more information: c.rikap@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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