Prerequisites (ideally in terms of competiencies) Knowledge of the basic concepts of management
The management of innovation in SMEs and corporations.
Having regard to the LO of the programme, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:
- 1. Corporate citizenship
- 1.1. Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically
- 1.2.Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values
- 1.3. Decide and act responsibly
- 2. Knowledge and reasoning
- 2.1. Master the core knowledge of each area of management. 2.2. Master highly specific knowledge
- 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas
- 2.4. Activate and apply the acquired knowledge
- 3. A scientific and systematif approach
- 3.1. Conduct a clear, structured, analytical reasoning
- 3.2. Collect, select and analyze relevant information
- 3.3.Consider problems using a systemic and holistic approach
- 3.4. Perceptively synthesize demonstrating a certain conceptual distance
- 3.5.Produce, through analysis and diagnosis, implementable solutions
- 4. Innovation and entrepreneurship
- 4.1. Identify new opportunities, propose creative and useful ideas
- 4.2. Initiate, develop and implement ideas around a new product, service, process
- 5. Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
- 5.1.Understand the inner workings of an organization 5.2.Position ... the functioning of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions
- 7. Project management
- 7.2. Organize, manage and control the process
- 7.3.Make decisions and take responsibility for them in an uncertain world
- 8. Communication and interpersonal skills
- 8.1. Express a clear and structured message
- 9. Personal and professional development
- 9.1. Independent self-starter
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- By the end of the class, students should master the main concepts underlying the management of businesses in innovation-intensive competitive environments
- By the end of the class, students should master what innovation means from a business point of view
- By the end of the class, students should master which are the main sources of innovation opportunities
- By the end of the class, students should master which are the key success factors of innovation
- By the end of the class, students should master which are the key characteristics of innovative people and teams
- By the end of the class, students should master the key aspects of the assessment of a business plan
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Evaluation : Class participation and oral examination, in French or English
In-class activities
- Lectures
- Micro-teaching (partly presented by students)
At home activities
- Readings to prepare the lecture
- Students presentation
The challenges related to the management of innovation Innovation and invention : definitions and typology The core capabilities of the management of innovations
- TEXTBOOK not compulsory not available on line
- SLIDES compulsory available on line
- BOOK, Gailly, B. (2011) Developing Innovative Organizations, Palgrave-MacMillan, not compulsory not available on line
- READING FILE compulsory available on line Other support : Transparents et articles scientifiques compulsory available on line Supports available on line are on Moodle
Internationalisation
International content (does the course tackle international issues related to the course content ?)
Skills
- presentation skills
- team work
Techniques and tools for teaching and learning
- Internet work
