Innovation and Technology Management
Reinvent yourself as a team manager with this unique programme! You will obtain a managerial skillset necessary to distinguish yourself from others and make positive changes in the world by driving innovation and sustainable business initiatives.
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The expertise of the instructors and the analysis of real business cases enabled me to gain insights into contemporary business practices and enhance the efficiency of my business activities.
Mantas Badikonis
Head of Gym Plius
Masters’s programme
A brief overview of the study program
The international community at ISM University assisted Michael in gaining a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and applying these skills in his daily work.
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1 year + 6 months Master thesis
Fridays (12:30-8 PM) & Saturdays (9 AM-4:30 PM)
Masters of Business Management
90 ECTS
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Programme benefits
Study tour in Japan
The program offers a unique opportunity to visit Nagoya University of Commerce and Business and companies such as Mitsubishi Aircraft or Toyota
For those seeking a career change
Thanks to the program, you will rediscover yourself as an innovative project, product, process or team manager
The program was developed in collaboration with experts from renowned universities
The program has been developed in collaboration with experts from prestigious universities in the USA, Belgium, Japan and Denmark
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You will learn to master artificial intelligence and create innovative products
Prof. Dr. Vida Škudienė
Innovation and Technology Management programme director
By collaborating with leading innovative companies and world-known universities we offer today’s graduates a future-oriented education. Students of this programme can choose an elective course, during which they travel to Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB) and visit major international companies such as Mitsubishi Aircraft, Brother, Toyota, etc.
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Assoc. prof. dr. Eigirdas Žemaitis
New Product Development
This course offers a deep dive into the new product development (NPD) process, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. We'll explore foundational NPD theories, emphasizing models like the Stage Gate and Design Thinking. Real-world success stories in NPD will be analyzed in our lectures. As a hands-on component, students will collaborate in teams to develop entrepreneurial projects and present them to a panel of industry experts. We aim to empower students with skills to identify innovative opportunities and navigate the complexities of New Product Development.
Prof. Dr. Gurram Gopal
New Product Development
Process innovation management is a key source of competitive advantage for any organization, and this course enables students to perform an in-depth analysis of the principal operational processes and operational challenges faced by managers, and provides students with the language, concepts, and tools to manage these issues with a particular emphasis on innovation and change management. Using a mix of simulations, case study analyses, and latest technologies students develop conceptual frameworks of business processes and identify methods for improvement in all major areas of operations, starting with operations planning, implementation, and control, and ending with operational improvements.
Prof. Dr. Jason Li-Ying
Technology and Innovation Management
This course approaches the management of technological innovation as a driving force of competitive advantage of organizations through a combination of internal resources and external linkages. Students are introduced to the theories, models, tools and practical cases from industries. Students will be trained to develop competencies to become future innovators or innovation managers in a wide range of industries.
Your studies
Program structure
Semesters
What will I learn?
You will gain an understanding of the business environment, learn about how people and innovation interact, how to address human resource issues unconventionally to create an innovative organization
You will delve into the principles of business strategy development and management, and manage businesses in a competitive environment
You will continue to lay a solid foundation in corporate finance, investment and financial decision-making
You will delve into the intricacies of evolving new technologies, artificial intelligence and their application
You will analyze the organizational capability to innovate and provide recommendations from an AI perspective
What will I learn?
You will seek expertise in strategically managing innovation projects and increasing the maturity of project management
You will delve into how to improve and innovate business operations and processes, immerse yourself in the subtleties of developing new products and get acquainted with their development methodologies
You will combine and apply the knowledge gained during your studies to learn to manage innovation and technology
You will focus on developing data analytics skills and research methodology
What will I learn?
With the help of experts and a master's thesis supervisor, you will integrate the knowledge and skills you have already acquired by conducting a scientific study and contributing its results to the knowledge base within your field of research
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Skills you’ll learn
In what areas will I gain expertise after completing this program?
You will gain the skills needed to manage projects and processes
You will be able to develop and implement sustainability strategies
You will strengthen your team leadership skills
You will gain the knowledge needed to implement innovative technological solutions in organizations
I chose this program because of its versatility, and because it develops the ability to look at things in new and visionary ways. The subjects of strategic planning, new product development and organizational behavior were precisely those subjects where the knowledge gained could be used and tested immediately at work. I have no doubt that the ability to think critically, seeing new opportunities and risks developed during the entire program will be useful in the future as well
Giedre Šemytė
Director of the Women Go Tech program
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Study tour
Study tour to Japan
Visit the innovation capital and get to know cutting-edge companiesDuring the study tour:
- You will visit such companies as “Toyota”, “Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation”, “Alpen” or “Brother”
- Meet the leaders of the largest innovation companies, who will share their many years of experience, unique insights, secrets of innovation and technology management
- Participate in design thinking seminars and workshops at Nagoya University of Commerce and Management (NUCB), a partner university of ISM
When it will take place? In the second year of study, during the autumn semester.
Duration? 10 days
Who can participate? All students in the Innovation and Technology Management programme.
The scope of the subject – 6 ECTS
This subject will be offered as an optional subject in the programme. From this material, students will have to take an exam (the exam will make up 30% of the final grade) and prepare a written paper two weeks after returning from Japan (the task will make up 70% of the final grade)
Cost – 2500 Eur (including flight costs, transport costs, accommodation, meals).
Important! The organizations and institutions visited may still change. The price of the study tour may still change. Tours will be held in groups of 10 students. Visits will be organized if the pandemic situation allows.
Double degree program
Double degree with Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Gain knowledge from even two prestigious universities at the same timeHow does this work? Study in Lithuania for a year and a half and take the remaining subjects remotely at the Illinois Institute of Technology in the USA. It can additionally take half a year or a year to complete the subjects.
How much does it cost? ISM studies are paid as usual, Illinois Institute of Technology fees are also paid separately for subjects, but a discount of up to 50% is applied to the published tuition fee for that year.
How long does it take? 2 years
News and events
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2024-11-19
Synergy of Business and Technology: Double Degree Programme with Illinois Institute of Technology
2024-08-19
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