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Innovation management

The Innovation Mindset School

Companies that not only want to assert themselves on the market, but also dominate it, are increasingly focusing on Innovation. They are not satisfied with the status quo, but strive for the ultimate. They are working hard to find specialists with passion and skill who see innovation as their launch pad to success. With the Bachelor und Master in Innovation Management, we train our students as industrial engineers with a focus on innovation management.

Fit for the future

THAT IS INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Innovation has one main purpose: to create something new. Our world is constantly changing and companies must also ensure that they evolve with this change. As an innovation manager, you are responsible for adding value to companies through targeted innovations. Whether you work with products, services or processes, one thing remains the same: the status quo is replaced by something improved. Innovation Management Bachelor's, -Master's or Certified Innovation Expert – you make companies fit for the future.

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Die Wahl des richtigen Studiengangs kann überwältigend sein. Hier kommt Luna ins Spiel – ein innovatives KI-Tool, das Sie individuell und kompetent bei Ihrer Studienwahl unterstützt. Ob Sie gerade erst mit dem Gedanken spielen zu studieren oder schon konkrete Optionen vor Augen haben: Luna hilft dabei, den Überblick zu behalten und die beste Entscheidung für Ihre Zukunft zu treffen.
STUDY INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

OUR STUDY PROGRAM

BACHELOR

Innovation management

The ideal combination of business, technology, innovation management and soft skills. In this Bachelor's degree course, you will acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of the important processes and accompany products from the idea to marketing.

6 semesters

part-time

Degree: BSc

MASTER

Innovation management

Innovation and leadership are combined here. Strategic innovation management and strong leadership skills are the key to success. In this Master's degree program, you will learn everything you need to be successful in senior management.

3 semesters

part-time

Degree: MA

Further education offer

Innovation Business School

It is crucial for the success of companies to react quickly to changing conditions and actively shape social change. Innovative organizations can meet customer requirements, achieve a competitive advantage in the market and contribute to the promotion of sustainable development. Future-oriented companies therefore integrate innovation management as an integral part of their strategic planning.

The courses offered by the Innovation Business School have a modular structure. This means that the modules can be completed individually or in combination within a certain time frame - up to the Certified Innovation Expert level. There is also the option of working on a company-specific project under the supervision of our innovation experts at the university.

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Our mission

Since 2005, we have been the first university in Austria to focus holistically on innovation management. We are proud to be able to look back on over 500 successful graduates. In this innovative climate at CAMPUS 02, important partnerships have been forged and numerous start-ups and new companies have been founded. We are also constantly implementing important projects in our Research & Development department .

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Success stories

Comments on the studies

Absolventin Marijana Skoro

I applied for the part-time Bachelor's degree program straight after graduating from high school - I was able to do it without having a job. I gained practical experience through various projects as part of my studies.

Marijana Skoro, BSc

Graduate of the Bachelor's degree program in Innovation Management

Absolvent Harald Petschnik

I was able to broaden my horizons significantly during my studies. In addition to the basic technical training, the business and innovation-specific courses were particularly valuable to me.

Ing. Harald Petschnik, BSc MA

Graduate of Bachelor's and Master's degree program in Innovation Management

Absolvent Lukas Götz

Both in my job as an IT project manager and as the founder of my own start-up "quasifertig", I can ideally apply what I have learned and benefit greatly from the approach of "thinking differently"

Lukas Götz, BSc MA

Graduate of Bachelor's and Master's degree program in Innovation Management

Portraitfoto Hans Lercher

Innovation is a matter of the heart for us: only systematic innovation enables economic growth, a prosperous future, participation in prosperity and quality of life. This applies to the region as well as the entire country, Europe and the international community. This requires driving forces that are passionate about change.

FH-Prof. DI Dr. techn. Hans Lercher

Founder and Head of the Innovation Management course

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News from the Innovation Management department

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Mit TRIZ zum Barttrimmer der nächsten Generation: Innovationskraft trifft Praxis bei Payer International

Wie aus Theorie Praxis wird – und aus Studierenden echte Innovator:innen. In einer spannenden Kooperation zwischen dem Studiengang Innovationsmanagement und der renommierten Firma Payer International hatten wir die Gelegenheit, unser theoretisches Wissen aus dem Innostudium in einem realen Projekt unter Beweis zu stellen. Eingeladen wurden wir von Rene Zengerer, einem Absolventen unseres Studiengangs, der heute als Innovationsmanager bei Payer tätig ist.…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 25.06.2025
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Impulse für die Zukunft: Innovationsmanagement als Führungsfunktion

Im Rahmen der International Days erhielten die Studierenden des 2. Semesters Bachelor Innovationsmanagement spannende Einblicke in die Praxis: Innovationsmanager Carsten Sambraus (Bühler Technologies) war zu Gast und hielt einen Vortrag zum Thema „Innovationsmanagement als Führungsfunktion in Unternehmen“. Carsten Sambraus berichtete von seinen beruflichen Erfahrungen in verschiedenen Unternehmen und gab den Studierenden authentische Einblicke in den Arbeitsalltag eines Innovationsmanagers. Besonders spannend…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 05.05.2025
Sponsion mit dem 7000. Absolventen

Feierlicher Abschluss: FH CAMPUS 02 graduiert den 7000. Absolventen

Mit Stolz, Applaus und einem besonderen Grund zur Freude wurde am 26. März in den festlichen Grazer Minoritensälen die Sponsion der FH CAMPUS 02 gefeiert. Unter den zahlreichen Absolvent*innen stach einer besonders hervor: Andreas Frankl, der den Masterstudiengang Innovationsmanagement erfolgreich abgeschlossen hat – und zugleich als 7000. Absolvent ausgezeichnet wurde. Für Frankl war der Tag ein emotionaler Schlusspunkt hinter intensiven…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 02.04.2025
Young Innovators Festival

Unterricht mal anders – Einblicke in ein internationales Innovationsfestival

Im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung Transferprojekt 1 des Masterstudiengangs Innovationsmanagement nahmen die Studierenden am European Young Innovators Festival in Graz teil. Unter dem Motto ArtificialXHuman: Boosting Innovation with Ethics stand das Festival ganz im Zeichen von Innovationen, die einen nachhaltigen sozialen Mehrwert schaffen. Teil des Festivals und Schwerpunkt der Aufgabe für die Studierenden war das UniVation-Programm. Gemeinsam mit Studierenden der FH…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 26.03.2025