By Guest Author Jordan Cole Innovation is the intersection of invention and insight, leading to the creation of economic value. The university has long been regarded as the most efficient innovation engine but, as this essay will argue, this is a misguided and even false impression.
The educational program provider Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL), which owns the for-profit University of Phoenix, has been exceeding market expectations on a regular basis even in these depressed conditions, a testament to the company’s good execution capabilities and perhaps the popularity of going back to school as layoffs continue.
Continuing on the investigation of Capitalism 2.0 and focusing on the theme of innovation, here’s Zero In this week with Key To Innovation: Universities.