Managing Innovation in a Company
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLYS1304 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | TLY 2015 |
| Level: | Master of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lautamäki, Satu |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Satu Lautamäki | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the opportunities and challenges of innovation management. Student deepens his/her knowledge of product and service development and the methods available. Student will learn to utilize his/her ideas and research in the development of a company / organizatio.
Student's Workload
Total workload of the coruse: 135 h
-of which scheduled studies: 60 h
-of which autonomous studies: 75 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
First year studies
Contents
Basic concepts of innovation management. Organization, process and strategy from innovation perspective. Creative problem-solving methods. Product development and service design research. Market-orientation and concept design.
Regional Impact
The students analyze and develop their own companies and organizations, which are established in the region, and this way regional impact is supported
Internationality
Course focuses on innovation management, which is international in nature, using and analyzing international company cases
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Bettina von Stamm (2008). Managing innovation, design and creativity. John Wiley & Sons.
Jonathan Cagan ja Craig M. Vogel (2003). Kehitä kärkituote - ideasta innovaatioksi. Gummerus.
Other material announced at the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lessons, ideation workshop and report, company case report.
Assessment Criteria
1 The student knows the basics of innovation management
3 The student has a good understanding of innovation management and is able to apply his/her knowledge in practice
5 The student has an excellent understanding of innovation management and related opportunities and challenges, as well as applies knowledge into practice very well
Assessment Methods
Alternative assessment methods: Innovation leaflet OR Company case report.
The content of these methods is described at the beginning of the course