Managing Innovation (838N1)
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Managing Innovation
Module 838N1
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course aims to equip students with the knowledge to understand and the skills to manage innovation at the operational and strategic levels. The management of innovation is inherently interdisciplinary and multi - functional, so we aim here to provide an integrative approach to the management of innovation. Specifically, we aim to integrate the management of market, technological and organizational change to improve the competitiveness of firms and effectiveness of other organizations. We shall argue that the process of innovation management is essentially generic, although organization, technological and market specific factors will constrain choices and actions.
Module learning outcomes
Acquire a systematic understanding of the empirical research on technology and innovation management;
Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the processes and tools necessary to manage technology and innovation
Select, apply and evaluate relevant research outcome to management practice
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2200 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Andrew Davies
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Youngha Chang
Convenor, Assess convenor
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