Semester:SS 16
Type:Module/Course/Examination
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:2
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:32.0 L / 24.0 h
Self-directed study time:66.0 h
Type:Module/Course/Examination
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:2
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:32.0 L / 24.0 h
Self-directed study time:66.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Prof. Dr. Theresa Schmiedel
(Modulleitung)
- Dr. rer. oec. Roope Jaakonmäki, MSc
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2015)Events
Description
Short description
In the second Innovation Lab, students engage in a competitive collaboration challenge to develop innovative solutions for a real-life business problem.
Topics
- Innovation
- Competition
- Collaboration
Learning objectives
- Students will recognize the complex nature of the management of innovation within organizations.
- Students will apply innovation management frameworks, models and methods to the given task.
- Students will develop a sustainable solution for the selected case study.
- Students will evaluate the developed solution with appropriate methods regarding its advantages and constraints.
Methods
- The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a competitive setting between students.
- A jury evaluates the students' solutions against innovativeness and usefulness and provides them with feedback and advice.
- The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Compulsory reading
- Trott, P. (2013). Innovation Management and New Product Development, 5th ed., Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
- Ahmed, P. K. & Shepherd, C. D. (2011). Innovation Management: Context, Strategies, Systems and Processes, Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Qualifications
Exams
- PWW-MA_Innovation Lab II (SS 16, in Bewertung)