MA/MS in DeepTech Entrepreneurship

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The aim of the High Technology Business Program is to train highly qualified business and technology analysts - experts who know business and industry perspectives, are able to apply interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical knowledge to the analysis of high technology processes taking place in Lithuania and the world; able to create business development strategies, apply the competencies acquired during studies to the creation and development of their company in the field of high technology, as well as to initiate and organize the development of new high technology products and their commercialization. Learning outcomes: Students are able to combine knowledge from different fields and solve complex problems in uncertain situations, integrate knowledge of high technology and business areas, anticipate and initiate change, take advantage of high technology trends and innovations, and mediate between technology and business representatives in organizing, creating and developing innovative products. Activities of teaching and learning: 1. Knowledge and its application: 1.1. Will know and be able to evaluate the opportunities provided by technological change and their application to business creation and development. 1.2. Will be able to integrate knowledge of different fields / disciplines and apply entrepreneurial skills in a changing business environment. 1.3. Will be able to develop new and original ideas for product development and development, make innovative decisions, apply different methods, think systematically and strategically. 1.4. Will know and be able to assess the challenges of product development in the chosen field of technology and anticipate ways to address them. 2. Ability to conduct research: 2.1. Will know and be able to properly apply the methods of data collection, preparation and analysis in conducting research necessary for product design and development and product marketing research. 2.2. Will be able to make decisions based on research results, evaluating possible alternative solutions, social and ethical consequences of activities. 2.3. Will be able to independently conduct research and critically evaluate the analyzed information; will be able to formulate conclusions based on research data and will be able to make decisions based on them. 3. Special abilities: 3.1. Will be able to solve complex problems in uncertain situations by applying integrated knowledge of high technology, data analysis and business areas. 3.2. Will be able to prepare and manage interdisciplinary high-tech business projects, evaluate the validity of the ideas presented, analyze the necessary data for the creation and development of high-tech business and / or innovative products. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Group projects and their results in written form and presentation, real case and case analysis, problem solving tasks, essay, presentation and work report, formative assessment, examination and projects, self and peer feedback and assessment. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Compulsory subjects of the study program: Design and Implementation of Engineering Products, High Tech Market and Business Models, Leadership and Strategic Management, Structuring Investment and Partnership, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Technology and Innovation Management, Research Thesis/ Start-up Capstone. Specialisations: None Optional courses: Optional courses of the study program: Laser Technology Practical Statistics in R for Business Analytics, Project Management, Software development process, Nano- and Microstructure Technologies, Creativity and Communication. Distinctive features of a study programme: A unique study program in which teaching (s) takes place through real-world experience, providing support to students and enabling them to turn ideas into real start-ups. The high-tech business study program distinguishes three closely interrelated elements: high-tech savvy, business (entrepreneurship) savvy, and strategic leadership. This interdisciplinary study program is implemented together with the faculties of Mathematics and Informatics, Physics of Vilnius University, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The program includes interdisciplinary modules related to the specifics of high-tech business, with a particular focus on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in deep technology (deeptech) and entrepreneurship. It expands students' opportunities to apply the acquired interdisciplinary knowledge to the creation and development of high-tech products and processes, to develop business development strategies, to initiate and organize the development and commercialization of new products. The subject of technology and innovation management includes an integrated study visit to CERN, during which students prepare a business plan for their innovative start-up and, together with specialists, evaluate the possibilities of developing a new product or service in Lithuania and abroad. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: The graduates be able to apply acquired interdisciplinary knowledge to design and develop deep-tech products and processes, will be able to create business development strategies, to initiate and organize the design and commercialization of the new products. Graduates will possess knowledge, understanding and abilities in the deep-tech and entrepreneurship, as well as strategic leadership sector, will be able to react fast to the dynamic environment which experiences exponential changes, will be able to forecast and initiate changes to enhance business efficiency, to use deep-tech tendencies and innovations. Access to further study: May continue doctoral studies.