Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Summer 2025
- Next course: 28. April - 09. May 2025
- CMM/CRD Elective Course | 4 ECTS
- Course:CRD0904
About the course
As innovation and technology disrupt traditional ways of life and policy all over the world, they pose both a threat and an opportunity for remote and rural communities. Concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship will be explored and applied in a hands-on way to the challenges confronting coastal communities. In this course students gain insights into the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for regional planning.
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Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can apply concepts of innovation to regional development and critically evaluate them.
- can identify challenges of entrepreneurship in remote and rural areas.
- has acquired a set of tools for ideation and creative thinking.
- has developed an innovative project within a cross disciplinary team through a creative process.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 50% individual written assignment and 50% group assignment
Final Exam: Assignment