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This entry is from Winter semester 2020/21 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

Geography of Innovation and Growth
(dt. Innovation und Wachstum im Raum)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture: 1 SWS, seminar: 2 SWS,
180 hours (lecture: Präsenz and Nachbereitung (30h) seminar: Vorbereitung, Präsenz and Nachbereitung (60h) exam preparation and Prüfung (90h))
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Presentation (10-20 min) or discussion (10-20 min)
Examination type: Project work (approx. 20 p.) or portfolio (approx. 20 pages) or presentation (30-60 min.) with written assignment (approx. 15 p.)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Wirtschaftsgeographie.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline

Contents

n.a. (see Qualification Goals and Business Event Announcements)


Qualification Goals

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the factors, mechanisms and processes underlying innovation processes, growth processes and cluster formation. The relevant theories will be taught. In addition, an independent examination of the modes of action of individual factors takes place. Students acquire communicative skills through presentation and discussion.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Wirtschaftsgeographie.

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Geography.

The module is assigned to Thematic Group T3. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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