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Core Module Information
Module title: Managing Innovation
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENT11407
Module leader: Jacqueline Brodie
School The Business School
Subject area group: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Prerequisites

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

One of the most significant issues a manager faces when attempting to create a successful organisation in today's fast changing technologically driven business environment is the management of innovation. This module is about the management of innovation and in this module you will learn how to manage it in a practical way. You will do this by examining, discussing and critically evaluating, in detail, both the theory and practice of innovation management in some of the world's most innovative organisations. You will, during this learning process, in addition to honing your analytical skills, be encouraged to create an extensive ‘toolkit' which you could use when managing innovation in your future career.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain and critically reflect on innovation and why it is crucial to competitive advantage and organisational success.

LO2: Conceptualise and critically explore the context and process of innovation management.

LO3: Analyse the innovation management in a variety of organisations using examples from the world’s most innovative firms.

LO4: Critically evaluate innovation management and provide recommendations for change demonstrating appropriate judgement.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Jacqueline Brodie
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 A weekly online live academic session with the module teaching team. These sessions cover the content and provide opportunities for you to ask questions about the module and the assessments.
Online Guided independent study 188 For your independent learning, you will read course materials and explore topics related to the subject area at your own pace. A range of online resources (e.g., articles, textbooks, videos, case studies, etc.) will be available to help you gain a deep understanding of the module content.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 10 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 10 x quizzes You will have end of unit tests to provide feedback on how you are progressing on the module.
Report 90 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 4000 A 4,000 word report analysing and comparing the innovation management of two chosen organisations and providing recommendations for improvement for both organisations with their context.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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