Economics of Innovation Cathedra: on the Way to the Economy Based on Knowledge
In this article the main stages of formation and development of the economics of innovation cathedra are reviewed, the cathedra being the leading center for studying the problems of industrial economics (1955-1992), enterprise economics and basics of entrepreneurship (1992-2007), economics of innovation and innovation entrepreneurship (since 2007). The concept of integrated system of research and methodological work of the cathedra is presented, including interacted circles of personnel training on different levels: pre-university training - bachelor programs - master programs - PhD programs - postgraduate programs. Special attention is given to the formation of innovation environment and the basic elements of innovation infrastructure for training of personnel with new competences necessary in the knowledge economy.