Innovation, Strategy & Law: Navigating the Future of Business & Governance
Course Overview
This course aims to develop future-ready professionals who can blend legal acumen, strategic thinking, and technological awareness to solve real-world business problems. Inspired by the interdisciplinary offerings of IIMs, ISB, and Harvard-style executive programs, this course explores legal innovation, governance models, AI disruption, sustainability laws, and strategic decision-making.
Syllabus
- Legal Protection of Innovation: IPR Overview
- Commercialization of IP: Licensing, Monetization, Valuation
- Case Study: Tesla’s Open Source Patents Strategy
- Role of AI in Compliance, Contracts & Legal Research
- Legal Issues in AI-Driven Business Models
- Data Governance, Digital Sovereignty & Algorithmic Bias
- Environmental, Social & Governance Regulations (Global & Indian)
- Business Ethics, CSR & Stakeholder Capitalism
- Harvard Case: Unilever’s Sustainable Business Mode
- Boardroom Simulation: CEO-Legal Advisor-Crisis Committee
- Frameworks: VUCA, SWOT, Strategic Compliance Toolkit
- Anticipatory Governance & Legal Foresight
- Blockchain & Smart Contracts in Corporate Governance
- Green Laws, Crypto, Cybersecurity and Policy Thinking
- Policy Hackathon: Build a Regulatory Model for Emerging Tech
Eligibility:
Students from BBA, B.Com, MBA, BBA LL.B, and LL.B programs seeking interdisciplinary expertise in law, innovation, and strategic leadership.
Unique Features & Benefits:
- Inspired by global B-school electives and executive courses.
- Practical + Strategic: Combines legal insight with management action.
- Simulations, case studies from McKinsey, Harvard, Deloitte, etc.
- Certificate from SADA Law House (UGC-compliant).
- Networking with domain experts, industry practitioners & faculty.
- Great for profiles targeting consulting, corporate strategy, policy, and innovation law.
Assessment
- Module Quizzes (20%)
- Case Study Assignments (30%)
- Final Online Test (30%)
- Capstone Project / Presentation (20%)
- Certification awarded upon successful completion with 60% or higher overall performance.
Value Additions (Optional Enhancements):
- Guest lectures by legal and industry experts
- Internship or virtual project opportunities
- Networking with legal-tech and compliance professionals
- Access to e-resources and legal/business templates
FAQ
Answers to some common questions
It’s strategic and forward-facing, integrating tech, policy, law, and leadership—ideal for students preparing for leadership roles in a digital economy.
Yes, it's inspired by interdisciplinary courses from IIM Bangalore, ISB, and Harvard Kennedy School, adapted to the Indian context.
No. It is crafted to be inclusive for students from both law and management backgrounds.
Yes, all participants will receive a UGC-Compliant Certificate of Completion from SADA Law House.
Definitely. The course enriches your profile with legal-tech, ESG, innovation strategy, and decision-making skills relevant in consulting, law firms, think tanks, and government.
