EMBA6004
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Innovation Management and Design explores processes of innovation management from the perspective of both start-ups and established organisations. International and national case studies and current organisational examples will be used throughout. This course combines real world projects, bringing in external experts to help expand participants’ understanding of design thinking, new product and service innovation, entrepreneurial strategy, and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. The course provides opportunities for participants to transform aspects of their workplaces. Specifically, it prepares managers and leaders for effective innovation within their organisations, building on their capabilities and knowledge as required for starting new ventures.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate and utilize relevant innovation management and entrepreneurship concepts and models.
2. Critically analyse innovation processes and the influence of organisational context on innovative activity.
3. Research and plan for the role of people in facilitating and constraining innovation in organisational contexts.
4. Analyse/synthesise and present information relating to the nature of new ventures and innovation within dynamic markets.
5. Reflect on and articulate personal, team and workplace learning gained throughout the course.
Content
The content in this course includes the following:
1. Theories, practice and history behind innovation management and entrepreneurship
2. Role of innovation in new business creation and organisational growth
3. Detailed understanding of the people components of innovation management and entrepreneurship
4. Complexity of strategically leading innovation management
5. Importance of open innovation
6. Organisational ambidexterity and innovation
7. Managing new product and service innovation
8. Organisation design and business model innovation
9. Problem identification, framing and design thinking for improving outcomes
10. Future trends around technology and innovation management
Assumed knowledge
EMBA6001 Mindful Leadership
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Innovation Plan and Analysis of entrepreneurial opportunities for an established venture
Presentation: Presentation of Innovation Plan
Journal: Reflective Journal
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Online Activity-1
- Online 8 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 28 hour(s) per term
- This course will be offered in intensive mode.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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