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IØ6602

Intrapreneurship in healthcare

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, higher degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

- Introduction to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship theory

- Exploration of taking on the role as a change agent and an intrapreneur in healthcare

- Idea search and project development in one's organization

- Communication, project support and project management

Learning outcome

Participants will develop an understanding of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and change processes in the healthcare system. Through this course, participants will be able to recognize/create entrepreneurial opportunities in their organization, and implement a new project that will create new value.

On an individual level, participants will develop their own professional role and reflect on identity development in change work.

Learning methods and activities

Various digital educational offerings. The semester starts with a kick-off seminar that will be held online.

Students must be affiliated with an organization (relevant to the healthcare system) where the student can explore ideas as an intrapreneur, and subsequently implement a new, value-creating project.

The learning activities can include both individual work and group work.

Language of instruction: Norwegian.

Further on evaluation

The assessment method is the submission of a written assignment.

Required previous knowledge

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

- Employment in an organization relevant to healthcare.

Course materials

Course materials are provided at the start of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Entrepreneurship

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment