Innovation and Technology Transfer (IM)

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate ideas and arguments fluently and effectively in a variety of written formats and spoken formats;
• take a 'critical thinking' approach to the development of ideas;
• use library and other resources effectively, and apply bibliographical skills.
• work effectively as an individual, or in a group;
• identify own personal attributes applicable to a variety of peer work situations in work and non-work contexts;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the significance of innovation for competitive advantage;
• the need to recognise and evaluate the commercial potential of innovation
• how commercial potential is taken forward into a new or existing business;
• conceptual and theoretical models of innovation;
• the significance of technology innovation to the sustainability of societies.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• discuss the role of universities in the exploitation of the research knowledge base;
• understand the role of technology innovation in sustainable development in different international contexts.
• critically evaluate a variety of theories and concepts relating to innovation;
• apply problem-solving techniques;
• understand the role of incubators and science parks in supporting new businesses;

• Introduction: Understanding innovation and its significance
• Evaluation of innovation
• Aligning technological potential with market constraints and

opportunities

• Pathways to commercial exploitation
• Protecting and managing

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods in this module are exclusively lectures. Student participation, small group activities, short case studies exploring real-life examples and other teaching methods will be integrated in the lectures as warranted. Lectures may include the use of videos, case studies, and, where possible guest speakers. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own intuitive skills and to explore these through negotiation with others in problem solving scenarios.

Learning activities:

• Lectures
• Case studies
• Private study

Contact = 24 hours approx

Guided study = 126 hours approx

Total study = 150 hours approx

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Goffin, K. and Mitchell, R. (2017). ) Innovation management: Effective strategy & implementation. London: Palgrave..

Çetindamar, D., Phaal, R. and Probert, D. (2016). Technology management: activities and tools. Macmillan International Higher Education..

Tidd, J. and Bessant, J. (2013). Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Changes. London: Wiley.

Schilling, M.A (2017). Strategic management of technological innovation. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Trott, P., Hartmann, D., van der Duin, P., Scholten, V. and Ortt, J.R (2016). Managing technology entrepreneurship and innovation. London: Routledge.

Duening, T.N., Hisrich, R.A. and Lechter, M.A. (2014). Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace.. Burlington: Elsevier Science..

Evers, N., Cunningham, J. and Hoholm, T. (2014). Technology entrepreneurship: bringing innovation to the marketplace. Macmillan International Higher Education.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External