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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Industrial Economics
Revision: 1
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0650-2024
Course syllabus
Economic analysis of technological change
Economic analysis of technological change
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: IY2655
Main field of study: Industrial Economics and Management
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2024-07-23
Approved: 2024-07-23
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2024-05-27. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Industrial Economics 2024-07-23 and applies from 2024-07-23.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires completed courses in Managerial Economics and Strategy, 6 credits, Firms and Organization, 6 credits and Industrial Marketing - Theory and Practice, 6 credits.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The purpose of the course is to develop the students' knowledge of driving forces behind innovation and technological development in the business world, and their understanding of how new technologies and technological change affect competitive conditions and strategy.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2510 | Written assignment | 2.5 credits | GU |
| 2520 | On-campus Examination | 5 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
10. Additional information
This course replaces IY2586
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.