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Course syllabus - Systemic approaches to innovation
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
INO335
Valid from
Autumn semester 2017
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Innovation Technology
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2017-01-31
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Systems thinking : creative holism for managers
Chichester : Wiley, cop. 2003 - xxiii, 352 s.
ISBN: 0-470-84522-8 LIBRIS-ID: 9290395
Learning for action : a short definitive account of soft systems methodology and its use, for practitioners, teachers and students
Chichester : Wiley, cop. 2006 - xix, 200 s.
ISBN: 0-470-02554-9 LIBRIS-ID: 10140420
Web adresses
What is Systemic Innovation? Research Memorandum 101
Hull University Business School, Hull, 2017
URL: Nedladdningsbar pdf
Other materials
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Objectives
The course gives students a deeper understanding how different systemic approaches and methods can be used in understanding and managing innovation. The student will apply and evaluate selected systemic models and methods in innovation situations and processes.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. account for system theories and methods relevant for understanding and managing innovation
2. apply and evaluate theories and methods of system for innovation
3. analyse and choose systemic approaches suitable for different innovation situations
4.write and orally discuss and relate a range of systemic models and methods to innovation processes
Course content
Overview and development of systemic approaches, including systemic thinking and complexity theory.
Systemic models for understanding and managing innovation.
Surveying the emergence of systematic approaches, including systems thinking and complexity theory.
Introduction to theory and practice of systemic innovation.
Use of systemic methods in enabling innovation.
Valuation and ethics in choice of systemic methods.
Tuition
The course includes lectures, seminars, group exercises, group discussions and supervising.
Specific requirements
Completed courses of at least 100 hp of which includes at least 15 credits in Innovation Technology whereof 7,5 credits shall be Introduction to innovation science or Processes of value creation or equivalent.
Examination
Seminar (SEM1), 1 hp, (examines the learning objectives 1-3), marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Exercise (ÖVN1), 3 hp, (examines the learning objectives 1-3, marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Project (PRO1), 3,5 hp, (examines the learning objectives 1-4), marks Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail