Course syllabus - Innovation Management - An Introduction
Scope
4.5 credits
Course code
INO111
Valid from
Autumn semester 2020
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Innovation Technology
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2020-01-24
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
Innovation
Första upplagan : Stockholm : Liber, [2017] - 125 sidor
ISBN: 9789147113583 LIBRIS-ID: 20859680
Leda mot det nya : en forskningsantologi om chefskap och innovation
Stockholm : Vinnova, 2013 - 188 s.
ISBN: 9789187537059 LIBRIS-ID: 14805273
URL: Fulltext
Articles
Towards a gender-aware understanding of innovation : a three-dimensional route
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015
URL: Link
7:1, 66-86
Other Materials
Till litteraturen tillkommer även vetenskapliga artiklar samt andra kortare texter framtagna av lärare eller student inom ramen för de olika examinationsmomenten. Vissa artiklar kommer du som student hitta på kursens lärplattform eller anvisad databas.
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Books
Innovation
Första upplagan : Stockholm : Liber, [2017] - 125 sidor
ISBN: 9789147113583 LIBRIS-ID: 20859680
Other Materials
Till litteraturen tillkommer även vetenskapliga artiklar samt andra kortare texter framtagna av lärare eller student inom ramen för de olika examinationsmomenten. Vissa artiklar kommer du som student hitta på kursens lärplattform eller anvisad databas.
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Objectives
The course aims to develop basic theoretical and practical knowledge about different parts of an innovation process and how that type of process can be managed. The course introduces the topic of innovation technology into an organizational and social context.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
1. describe, explain and apply basic concepts and theories in innovation technology;
2. explain and give examples of the connection between the development of knowledge and the ability of organizations and society to create innovations;
3. describe and explain the basics of scientific knowledge building and scientific reporting;
Course content
The course provides knowledge about innovation processes and deals with basic theoretical concepts and theories. Through lectures, developing questions and seminars, knowledge is gained about how organizations (public as well as private) can work with innovation and innovation processes.
Requirements
General entry requirements
Examination
Seminar (SEM1), 4.5 credits, Individual examination. Conduct individual submissions of scientific text and actively participate in compulsory seminars, examnes learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
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, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps 4.5 credits with INO123 Introduction to Innovation Science, 4.5 credits with INO117 Introduction to Innovation Science, 4.5 credits with INO126 Innovation Technology in an Industrial Context and 4.5 credits with INO200 Innovation Technology in an Industrial Context.