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Innovation and creativity for an international organization (5 cr)

Code: LI00BB68-3004

General information


Enrollment

19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019

Timing

01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Campus

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Masters
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Development

Teachers

  • Kristiina Brusila-Meltovaara
  • Brett Fifield

Groups

  • 00HYTO19

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

The 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.
The course is a hybrid (online course and supported with three contact lessons), which enables the student to study for themselves the appropriate time.

Timing and attendance

6.9 9:15 to 16:00 Introduction and Overview
13.9 9:15 to 16:00 IMPORTANT Second Contact day Instructions, see below, innovation concepts presented, canvas and portfolio of five experiments.
29.9 Final Presentations All work is due and complete. Late assignments will have the grade reduced.
11.10 Review of learning outcomes, group dynamics, other group work assessment and comments.

Learning material and recommended literature

There are three types of information that are being used to spark your imagination around Innovation and Creativity for and international organization. The first is the standard innovation and creativity management, strategy and culture of businesses from Harvard Business Review because these are business people talking about business. Second are the iTunes University and Podcast because these are experts that have presented to some of the top schools in the world about issues which can touch on either your idea, your market or your challenge that you face for your organization. The third area of support is to look at one new perspective of the commercialization side strategic innovation. What has not been emphasized is the academic text around strategy as it is the least relevant to our problem space. You are welcome to add them to your bibliography of your assignment if you wish, but that is your choice.

Alternative completion methods

None

Exam retakes

None

Learning environment

- Contact lectures
- Group meetings
- Hybrid, contact and/or virtual
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the contact days are supportive of the learning materials.
- Virtual meeting if needed.

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 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 creative culture, and rethink the value proposition for the customer in an emerging international business opportunity. Able to generate and evaluate new business models.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Contact Days are:
6.9.2019, 9:15 - 16:00
13.9.2019, 9:15 - 16:00
4.10.2019, 9:15 - 16:00
There are two components for the final assignment: 10 pages per person according to the size of the group, and short elevator pitch video selling the innovation concept. The second part of the assignment is a more traditional essay explaining your innovation idea and the logic about how it came about. The sources of information provided, or your own findings, can support the lines of discussion you present in your document. The video and the document are connected as a package, so stay focused.

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.