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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Innovation and Enterprise | |||
| Reference | BS4052 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop student awareness of the nature and importance of innovation in a range of business contexts. To develop student understanding of innovation processes and the challenges of managing those processes. To enable students to develop evaluative skills in analysing the benefits of innovation for business sustainability and growth. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal concepts of innovation and drivers for innovation in business, society and the economy. |
| 2 | Demonstrate judgment in the management of innovation processes. |
| 3 | Apply analytical and evaluative innovation skills and techniques in a professional or business context. |
| 4 | Evaluate research relating to innovation, innovation management and the benefits of innovation for organisation sustainability and growth. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The introductory phase of the module will focus on key topics in innovation, including innovation types; drivers for innovation; the management of innovation and its challenges; innovation processes and the diffusion of innovations; and the assessment of innovation outcomes. Attention will then turn to the examination, analysis and discussion of specific business cases of innovation in action. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered in supported online learning mode using a range of structured learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor contact, allowing students to contextualise their learning to their own workplace where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 270 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | An individual report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AFUAH, A., 2014. Business model innovation: concepts, analysis and cases. New York: Routledge. |
| 2 | BESSANT, J. and TIDD, J., 2015. Innovation and entrepreneurship. 3rd ed. Chichester: Wiley. |
| 3 | DRUCKER, P. 2015. Innovation and entrepreneurship. Abingdon: Routledge. |
| 4 | GOFFIN, K. and MITCHELL, R., 2017. Innovation management: effective strategy implementation. 3rd ed. London: Palgrave. |
| 5 | GOODMAN, M. and DINGLI, S.M., 2017. Creativity and strategic innovation management: directions for future value in changing times. 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge. |
| 6 | TIDD, J. and BESSANT, J., 2013. Managing innovation: integrating technological, market and organizational change. 5th ed. Chichester: Wiley. |
| 7 | TROTT, P., 2017. Innovation management and new product development. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |