Innovation acts as a key driver for economic growth providing social and economic benefits for local, national and international communities. Without innovation, our social and economic systems do not function! This module encourages you to understand how innovation actually happens by carrying out a practical innovation audit within a large established organisation. You will identify critical issues and skills needed to achieve entrepreneurially driven innovation. Since employers are seeking creative students who are able to initiate and participate in innovation activity, this module will enhance your employability in the wider world of work.
Semester One:
Semester Two:
Scheduled teaching and learning is through a combination of lectures and practical sessions. Lectures will be used to introduce topics and generate debate, as well as providing the opportunity for participatory learning by means of case studies and exercises. Online materials will provide access to both theory and topics. They will also guide students in directed reading and in preparation of peer group web based discussions. Use of Canvas will aid reflection and will be supported by appropriate online contact with the module leader or tutor.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | A combination of lectures and practical sessions | 66 |
| Guided independent study | 234 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Assessment is based upon individual coursework:
The individual portfolio (4,500 words in total) comprises tasks that enable the student to focus on an industry and identify key industry innovation players, and to report on the innovation activity within specific companies operating in the chosen industries. Program of assessments additionally reflects in-class participation and engagement.
Opportunities for formative assessment methods will arise during in-class discussion and debate during lectures and at the practical sessions.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation to national industrial, economic and social development across all types of organisation: private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, large and small organisations. | Individual portfolio |
| 2. Formulate and articulate appropriate questions based on theory to determine the type and level of innovation activity in a live organisation using learning from class and personal study in a professional manner. | Individual portfolio |
| 3. Identify and critically assess an organisation's innovation policy and the components of the innovation management process across an organisation, demonstrating an ability to apply theory in practice. | Individual portfolio |
| 4. Actively engage in innovation policy and process as a future manager within an organisation. | Individual portfolio |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portfolio | Coursework | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Latest editions of:
Bessant, J. and Tidd, J. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Trott, P. Innovation Management and New Product Development, Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Drucker, P.F. (2002) 'The Discipline of Innovation', Harvard Business Review, 80(8), pp. 95-103.
Stevenson, H. H. and Gumpert, D. E. (1985) 'The Heart of Entrepreneurship', Harvard Business Review, 63(2), pp. 85 - 94
Stevenson, H. H. and Jarillo, J. C. (1990) 'A Paradigm of Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Management', Strategic Management Journal: Special Edition Corporate Entrepreneurship, 11, pp. 17-27.
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