The Art of Innovation ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Student will be able to:
• Identify and implement the core innovation management concepts.
• Explain how innovation projects should be selected and managed.
• Critically analyze and evaluate the dynamics of innovation networks.
• Design and evaluate innovation strategy of a company.

Contents

• Core concepts of innovation
• Innovation strategy
• Innovation as a business process
• Innovation networks

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

This course unit is part of the master's degree's curriculum. Completion of the course requires master's study entitlement.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student demonstrates satisfactory competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student identifies some of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student weakly identifies their implications for practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student demonstrates good competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student has good command of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student is able to analyze their implications for practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student demonstrates excellent competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student profoundly masters theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student critically and thoroughly applies the concepts and theories learned in the course to analyze and create solutions for practical work situations.?

Learning materials

Tidd, J. & Bessant, J. R. 2018. Managing Innovation, 6th Edition. Wiley.
Articles and other material in Moodle.

Further information

Depending on the implementation, pre-assignment may be required. More information is available in the implementation plan.