Classes cover the dominant OI theoretical insights and crucial aspects of OI based on various pieces of literature, relevant book chapters and casework on the subject. Students will gain insight in the emergence, distribution, application and marketing of scientific knowledge in a complex network of stakeholders. Through the case work assignments, teams will learn to apply OI principles and aim to take on inherent OI challenges in transitions that are taking place in both the Energy and Life sciences sectors in society. OI in S is fully taught in English, spoken, written and read.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) awards credits based on the ECTS system. Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.