International Business MSc
Technology Strategy and Patent Data Analysis MGT5445
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: Adam Smith Business School
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course is designed to study data analysis techniques for international innovation strategy and technology management, using patent data. It contains some advanced level of knowledge on quantitative data analysis (e.g., logistic regression, text-mining).
Timetable
5 x 3 hour lectures
2 x 1 hour tutorials
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
1. Report; Individual; 1700 words; 100%; ILOs 1-3.
Course Aims
This course aims to introduce students to the topics of technology strategy and data analysis for international entrepreneurs and R&D managers in planning technological products/services. The key topics include patent analysis for catch-up strategy, international knowledge transfer, international standardisation, patent litigation, R&D planning, technological forecasting, technological trajectory. The course also aims to provide the foundation and techniques of data analysis for further study of technology strategy.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Apply the foundation and techniques of data analysis for technology strategy.
2. Analyse patent data to identify the future direction of technology.
3. Critically discuss firms' innovation and competitive strategy.