The objective of the track is to equip the students with concepts, methods and tools needed in innovation management including but not limited to product, service or process development. In particular the track focuses on Innovation Management. Emphasizing practical, evidence based techniques, methods and introducing relevant tools and resources, this course provides students with the knowledge base to successfully manage innovation, technology, and new product development. The holistic approach addresses the interplay between the markets, ecosystems, technology, and the organization, while relating the unique skill set required to manage innovation and innovation processes. The course offers also possibility to explore advanced topics including User-centered design (UCD) and User-centered innovation (UCI) as well as Open Innovation (OI).

IBCRI Skills in Critical and Analytical Understanding

Critically review, analyze and understand information available from academic and professional business sources in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

IBBUS Applied Business Skills

Apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

IBCOM Communication Skills

Communicate responsibly and effectively in English through oral, written and digital formats in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Innovation Management (main focus)

Open Innovation

User-Centered-Design

User-Centered-Innovation

User Experience

Describe the principal content of the course; tell the reader precisely and concretely what things they will be studying.

Hybrid implementation - classroom and online teaching

1.

Managing Innovation - Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change, 6th Edition

Joe Tidd, John R. Bessant

2.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 3rd Edition by John R. Bessant, Joe Tidd

3.

Innovation Management and New Product Development (6th Edition) 6th Edition

by Paul Trott

First Year Studies or Basic business studies.

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Sufficient (1) -

Critical and Analytical Understanding Skills - You show some ability to analyze and evaluate academic and business information relevant to Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Communications Skills - You are able to transmit to a limited extent your and your team’s ideas and findings in English in relation to Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Applied Business Skills - You are to apply basic disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Satisfactory (2) -

Critical and Analytical Understanding - You show basic ability to analyze and evaluate academic and business information relevant for Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Communications Skills - You are able to get your main message through when presenting your or your team’s ideas and findings in English but improvement would be needed.

Applied Business Skills - You are to apply satisfactory disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Good (3) -

Critical and Analytical Understanding Skills - You show ability to analyze and evaluate academic and business information relevant to Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Communications Skills - You are able to transmit in a clear manner your and your team’s ideas and findings in English in relation to Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Applied Business Skills - You are to apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Very Good (4) -

Critical and Analytical Understanding - You show very good ability to analyse and evaluate academic and business information relevant for Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Communications Skills - You are able to get your main message through when presenting your or your team’s ideas and findings in a very good manner in English.

Applied Business Skills - You are to apply skilfully disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Excellent (5) -

Critical and Analytical Understanding - You show excellent ability to analyze and evaluate academic and business information relevant for Innovation Management Track related thesis project.

Communications Skills - You are able to get your main message through when presenting your or your team’s tideas and findings in a convincing manner in English

Applied Business Skills - You are to apply very skilfully disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze business challenges and global trends to propose or put into action practical business solutions based on the findings in the context of Innovation Management Track related thesis project.