Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8048
Title: Enterprise and Innovation
Long Title: Enterprise and Innovation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 8 programme(s)
Module Description: The capacity to innovate can be a source of competitive advantage but the management of innovation is challenging. This module will explore the importance of innovation to the sustainability and growth of the firm and to the economy at large. It will introduce students to the different innovation types and how innovation can be managed in different types of organisations. Students will learn how to map innovation opportunities, develop innovation strategies and identify open innovation networks. Case studies of the leaders in innovation will be examined.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the different types of innovation and how opportunities for innovation can be identified and the appropriate strategies developed.
LO2 Discuss the role and importance of innovation to business and society.
LO3 Discuss the common driving forces and sources of ideas for innovation and different approaches to creativity.
LO4 Examine the knowledge transfer process and the key issues involved in the commercialisation of research.
LO5 Examine the processes involved in managing innovation and discuss organisations' approach to managing innovation.
LO6 Evaluate the role of knowledge based activities, relationships and networks in the development of a new product, service or process.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to Innovation
Innovation defined. Different types of innovation. Opportunity identification innovation frameworks. Goals and success factors of innovation. Innovation strategies; open innovation, disruptive innovation. Role and importance of innovation. Innovation policy. Case studies.
Pathways to Commercialisation of Research
Knowledge transfer process. Innovation funding opportunities. Open innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems; strategic alliances and open innovation networks.
Corporate Creativity
Creativity defined. Link between creativity and innovation. Sources of ideas. Systematic approaches to creativity. Case studies.
Managing Innovation
Innovation as a management process. Portfolio management. New product development process. Innovation culture. Core components of the innovative organisation. Link between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. Law of diffusion of innovation. Case studies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of case scenario material.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Analysis of case scenario material and development of report based on findings.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Write an essay on an innovation related topic.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading, research and assignment preparation. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Research, analysis, assignment preparation. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Tidd and Joe Bessant. (2014), Strategic Innovation Management, 1st. Wiley, UK, [ISBN: 9781118457238].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Tidd and Joe Bessant. (2013), Managing Innovation, 5th. Wiley, UK, [ISBN: 9781118538593].
  • Scott D.Anthony & David S.Duncan. (2012), Building a Growth Factory (EBook), 1st. Harvard Business, USA, [ISBN: 11714EKNDENG].
  • Bilton and Cummings. (2010), Creative Strategy, [ISBN: 9781405180191].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Harvard Business Review. (2006), Proctor and Gamble; Inside Proctor and Gamble's New Model for Innovation, Harvard Business Review, 10, [ISSN: R0603C].
  • Scott D.Anthony & Bruce Brown. (2011), How P+G tripled its innovation success rate, Harvard Business Review, June 2011, [ISSN: R1106C].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) 2 Mandatory
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 5 Elective
CR_BBTCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Technology and Communications 2 Elective
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 8 Elective
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 8 Elective
CR_BACCT_7 Bachelor of Business in Accounting 5 Elective
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 8 Group Elective 2
CR_BPRNM_9 Master of Arts in Public Relations with New Media 2 Elective