Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENT08401
Module leader: Maggie Anderson
School The Business School
Subject area group: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

On this module you will consider innovation and creativity in an organisational context. You will study definitions of creativity, innovation and enterprise and consider a range of tools and techniques used in organisations to encourage creativity and innovation. You will also explore what makes an organisation innovative, and how to create an appropriate environment for creativity at work. You will also consider potential barriers to creativity and how to overcome them. The planning process of New Product / Service Development within enterprising organisations is also covered.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Comprehend the role of creativity and innovation in enterprising organisations.

LO2: Comprehend the tools and techniques of creative and innovation management.

LO3: Examine the barriers to creativity and how successful organisations overcome these challenges.

LO4: Evaluate the process of planning from creativity to the implementation of innovation in enterprising organisations – in private, public and the voluntary sectors.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maggie Anderson
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 10 Each week a Live Academic Session will be timetabled to allow for further exploration of module materials. Tasks will be set for each session to enable participation
Online Guided independent study 190 Working through the units in the module, undertaking the exercises and activities provided in each.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 1~2 Week 6 , WORDS= 1500 words The report should provide an introduction to the organisation chosen for the module and the 4 Ps of innovation applied
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 3500 words This report is an innovation audit of your chosen organisation, using the toolkit provided
Class Test 10 1~2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 10xquizzes You will have end of unit tests to provide feedback on how you are progressing on the module
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ENT08401 - Creativity, Innovation and Enterprise
 

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