Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the relevant concepts of innovation and innovation process
- drive the innovative processes and creatively overcome the impediments of innovation, in or between, organizations and the emerging business opportunity. Concepts like idea generation, creativity and innovation culture will be explored
- foster an innovation and creative culture, and rethink the value proposition for the customer in an emerging international business opportunity. Able to generate and evaluate new business models

Timing and attendance

Virtual Contact Days
2.9, 9:15 to 16:00 Introduction and Overview
29.9, 9:15 to 16:00 IMPORTANT Second Contact day Instructions, see below, innovation concepts presented, canvas and portfolio of five experiments.
30.9 , 9:15 to 16:00 Final Presentations All work is due and complete. Late assignments will have the grade reduced.
7.10 Review of learning outcomes, group dynamics, other group work assessment and comments.

Alternative completion methods

None

Exam retakes

None

Learning environment

- Virtual Contact Days
- Group meetings
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the virtual contact days are supportive of the learning materials.

Student time use and work load

Document file, 2 ECTS, two parts
Elevator pitch of your concept as video, 2 ECTS
Class participation and commenting 1 ECTS

Contents

The virtual course focuses on how innovation in organizations and innovation capability can be developed. The assignments help the student to understand the nature and the importance of innovation in different types of organizations, factors associated with the development of a culture of innovation and the innovation process from idea generation, to the management of implementation.

Assessment criteria

Document files 40%
Video files 40%
Commenting and participation 20%

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Does not complete the requirements for a grade of one.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Demonstrate familiarity with the associated innovation management knowledge base, and keep track of critical discussion on the development of innovation management.
- To design, implement and evaluate development processes related to an innovation organization.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Critically evaluate the theoretical knowledge related to innovation management
- To solve problems that require innovation activities
- To look for and analyze the background of innovation management of the basic assumptions
- Take responsibility for the development of the innovation

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Use critical domestic and international sources of innovation management
- Evaluate the results and impact of development activities
- Lead and evaluate development and innovation activities.