TSE’s key focus areas include business competence and innovation research. Areas of special expertise are
- Entrepreneurship
Research focuses on studying the entrepreneur and the innovation processes and operating methods associated with entrepreneurship. Research investigates the role of entrepreneurship in a changing society within different economic, social and cultural contexts; together with other forces in the field of science, it also helps to promote the emergence and growth of new, innovative business ideas.
- Management accounting
Research themes in this area are closely linked both to the problems experienced in management accounting which are due to ongoing changes, and to the role of accounting in innovation processes and in strategy creation and implementation. Research is multidisciplinary, conducted within an international co-operation network, and limited to projects offering exceptional theoretical potential.
- Business networks
In this particular area of expertise, we have research groups working in several institutions; this brings a multitude of perspectives into the research. Research focuses particularly on private and public service networks and on multicultural and decentralised specialist teams. Empirical material and test arrangements help produce new information and methods for network management analysis and development.
In addition, TSE also conducts research on a number of themes. This research connects with many of the University of Turku’s areas of expertise. For example, there is a natural connection between health sciences and research on business models applied in the wellness industry as well the organisations, processes and data systems used.