Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the concept of innovation, 2) learn how to enhance and manage organization s creativity, innovation-based competitiveness and superior performance in the global economy, 3) know and understand the fundamentals of the innovation process, 4) be aware of the various institutions that may influence the innovation process, 5) learn how to manage the creation, protection, commercialization and capture of value from intellectual property rights (IPRs) and innovations, 6) gain insight and competency how to lead and design innovation initiatives at international companies.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 06.04.2021 - 23.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henrik Dellestrand
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
An examination of the essential institutional frameworks (innovation systems), concepts, methods and practices in the context of innovation management and the global economy. The focus of innovation management is to allow both the small and large organizations to respond to an external or internal opportunity, and use its creative (intrapreneurial/entrepreneurial) efforts to introduce new ideas, processes or products in order to gain and maintain a competitive advantage in the global business world. The flow of technology and information and the interaction between people, enterprises and institutions is the key to an innovative process in order to turn an idea into a process, product or service on the market.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none