Learning in higher education by European Framework projects Laurea's study module: “International innovation work of information systems”

Abstract

The Framework Programmes (FPs) for Research and Technological Development (R&TD) are funding programmes created by the European Union/European Commission to support and foster research in the European Research Area (ERA). International R&TD projects play an increasing part in many organizations' R&TD investments. Technology developers of all organizations (industrial companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, research organizations, universities, governmental agencies, etc.) should know how the European innovation system works. In Laurea University of Applied Sciences' study module “International innovation work of information systems”, both students and teachers work as a part of an international research consortiumproducing new knowledge and other research outcomes utilizing methodological continuums, such as: understanding; innovating; demonstrating; building; testing; improving; functionalizing; transforming; experiencing; evaluating; implementing; and disseminating. During the study module, all participants (students and teachers) learn (1) what kind is the European innovation system and how to act as a part of it, (2) how to apply service innovation and design tools for developing value proposition, (3) and latest competences and substance knowledge in the field of information systems.