NWI-FMT003E
Sustainable Innovation Management
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-FMT003E
Credits (ECTS)6
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Institute for Science, Innovation and Society;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. ir. C.L. Barzola Iza
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Lecturer
dr. ir. C.L. Barzola Iza
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Contactperson for the course
dr. ir. C.L. Barzola Iza
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Examiner
dr. R. van Zelm
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Academic year2021
Period
KW1  (06/09/2021 to 07/11/2021)
Starting block
KW1
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
ATTENTION: THE COURSE CONTENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO SOME CHANGE.

The purpose of the course is for students to:
  • Acquire knowledge about theories and practices of innovation management, to research and develop a new sustainable alternative to societal and technological challenges
  • To understand how theories and practices of Innovation Management contribute to the achievement of current sustainable development goals.
  • Recognize and interpret different theoretical perspectives on aspects of innovation management-related science in society (in the scope of the SMI specialization tracks).
  • To understand theories and practices of innovation management and the value for scientific knowledge and product development aligned to the SMI specializations.
  • Acquire knowledge on the development of science-based business ideas and the use of Business Model Canvas to elaborate innovative ideas to contribute to societal and market needs
Content
Innovation Management is the systematic process of organizing innovative practices throughout your business, organization, institutions, and even in your personal life.  The aim to study innovation management is to give rise to a creative culture where breakthrough ideas are generated on a continuing basis. Understanding theories and practices of Innovation Management, complex, large-scale innovation objectives can be broken down into manageable goals that various participant groups can focus on.

This course focuses on issues of innovation from a sustainable management perspective. Students will acquire knowledge about the structure and nature of the innovation process (product as well as process innovation). In addition, the course focuses on understanding the way innovation processes are embedded in the practices of management, strategy, and marketing.

Specific information about this course will be provided in the course guide.
 
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
This course is aimed for MSc student of Faculty of Science, Management, and Innovation-Specialisation. Previous knowledge of Innovation Management is not required
Test information
Research and presentation assignments 40%, minimum grade 5.5
Written Exam: 60%, minimum grade 5.5
 
Specifics

Recommended materials
To be announced
Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. R. (Sixth Edition). Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market, and Organizational Change. John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN:978111937944-7
Title:Managing Innovation, Integrating technological, Market and Organizational change
Author:Joe Tidd & John Bessant
Publisher:Willey
Edition:6
Book
Burns, P. (2016). Entrepreneurship and small business. Start-up, growth & maturity. Palgrave Macmillan Limited. Only a few chapters of this book will be used during the course.
ISBN:9780230247802
Title:Entrepreneurship and small business. Start-up, growth & maturity
Author:Paul Bur ns
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan Limited.
Edition:3

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Exam Q1

Tests
Written exam
Test weight6
Test typeExam
OpportunitiesBlock KW1, Block KW2

Presentation and Assignment
Test weight4
Test typePresentation
OpportunitiesBlock KW1