This module is intended to provide students with a critical awareness of major issues associated with Innovation Management. The module may cover areas such as:
The definitions of innovation management
How organisations can develop robust innovation processes
How innovation management relates to strategy and organisational performance
How innovation management is related to technology development and Intellectual Property
How organisational barriers to innovation arise and how to overcome them
How the development of networks can facilitate innovation in large organisations
Through the course of this module participants will explore some of the key Innovation Management frameworks and models, how they can be applied within a range of organisations and to what effect.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of innovation management in the context of the competitive environment of large organisations
Understand the different theoretical approaches and models that underpin innovation management and outcomes and be able to critical evaluate such theories
Critically analyse the innovation management practices of a range of large organisations, identifying both successful approaches and barriers to innovation
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of opportunity recognition and evaluation processes involved in developing innovation within large organisations
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of technology, intellectual property and networks in facilitating innovation within large organisations
Demonstrate skills in verbal and written communication, team working, and critical analysis
Assessment
29520-01 : 2500 word individual assignment : Coursework (80%)
29520-02 : Group Presentation : Presentation (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments:
Group presentation (20%)
Individual assignment - 2500 words (80%)
Reassessment: 2500 word assignment (100%)
These assessment methods will be contextualised to meet the individual needs of the module.