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2014/2015 KAN-CCMVV4022U Innovation in practice
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| Innovation in practice |
Course information |
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| Language | English |
| Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
| Type | Elective |
| Level | Full Degree Master |
| Duration | One Semester |
| Course period | Autumn, Spring |
| Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
| Max. participants | 40 |
| Study board |
Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business
Administration
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Course administrator Mette Ellekrog (mbe.ioa@cbs.dk) |
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| Last updated on 09-01-2015 | |
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After completing this course,
students should demonstrate that they can:
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Number of mandatory
activities: 1
Requirements about active
class participation (assessed approved/not approved)
Students must participate actively in class by making at least one oral presentation of a min. of 15 minutes during the course |
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| The main goal of the course is to
increase the understanding of how innovation is practiced and
carried out in organisations today. Innovation is not a new term,
but many companies still struggle with the practice of innovation,
and getting the promised value of out their efforts. The
theoretical foundation is somewhat understood by many managers, but
the tools and methodologies to do it in practice are still unclear
to many.
The aim is thus to present and discuss different ways of how innovation may become real in different organisations, and reflect on the challenges occurring when doing so. The intention is to take the students through all phases and aspects of practicing innovation; from identifying opportunities for innovation, over generating and evaluating ideas, to validating ideas in practice and realizing innovation initiatives. To make it as real as possible, the students will (in groups) have the task of working on their own innovation project (identified via their student jobs, or by use of a case provided by the teacher). At each class, at least one group will present selected aspects of their project and the related empirical challenges, and the discussion in the class will take its starting point in this presentation. The discussion will evolve through theoretical perspectives brought in by the teacher, as well as (other) empirical examples and cases. For the exam, the students will have to write a synopsis based on their project and relevant empirical challenges and make an oral presentation at the exam. Hereby, the students will get a very real experience of what it takes to become successful with innovation and the challenges occurring along the way. The topics and challenges discussed in the classes could include: - Approaches for stimulating innovativeness in the efficient organization - Approaches for identifying opportunities for innovation - Designing, planning and executing effective idea campaigns - Blueprinting and maturing ideas - Evaluating and selecting ideas for development - Assessing, testing and developing ideas through the stages of development |
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| Teaching methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The course will be case-based and
draw on the vast experience of the teacher(s) involving external
presenters with an experience in practicing innovation.
Each class will include a presentation by a student group, at least one academic reference for reflection on the topic, and possibly other empirical cases. It will aim to create an understanding of an empirical problem, a discussion of possible solutions and a reflection based on theoretical and/or practical implications. The teacher is the main driver of the classes, responsible for creating the discussion and bringing about relevant reflections and perspectives. The students are however expected to participate with a high level of involvement, with at least one group presenting the progress of their project at each class as part of their overall evaluation. It is expected that all students have read the case and academic reference, and bring in input to the discussion, also when they are not presenting. |
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| Changes in course schedule may occur
Monday 08.00-10.35, week 36-41, 43-47 |
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Last updated on
09-01-2015