Innovation Management Syllabus

Innovation Management Course

Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]
Office Location	[OFFICE LOCATION]

1. Course Description

This course dives deep into the principles and practices of fostering innovation within organizations. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage innovation effectively in various contexts, including product, process, marketing, and organizational innovation.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor's Name: [YOUR NAME]
Affiliation: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Contact Information: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

Understand the dynamics and types of innovation for improving business performance.
Develop strategies for fostering and managing innovation within an organizational context.
Explore various innovation tools and approaches suitable for different market contexts.
Assess organizational innovation capabilities and develop improvement plans.
Apply strategic thinking to manage innovation project portfolio effectively.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Materials
1	Introduction to Innovation	Chapter 1: Innovation Management Understanding the concept of innovation Importance of innovation in organizations Historical perspectives on innovation
2	Fostering Innovation	Chapter 2: The Innovation Sandbox Creating an environment conducive to innovation Strategies for fostering creativity Overcoming barriers to innovation
3	The Innovation Process	Chapter 3: Idea Generation and Selection Techniques for generating innovative ideas Evaluating and selecting promising ideas Idea management systems
4	Organizational Culture and Innovation	Chapter 4: Building an Innovative Culture Understanding the role of culture in innovation Creating a culture that supports innovation Managing cultural change
5	Leadership in Innovation	Chapter 5: Leading Innovation Characteristics of innovative leaders Leading innovation teams Sustaining innovation through leadership
6	Open Innovation	Chapter 6: Collaborating for Innovation Exploring external sources of innovation Partnering with external stakeholders Open innovation models

5. Required Reading and Materials

Textbook: Managing Innovation by Joe Tidd and John Bessant
Case Studies in Innovation Management from Harvard Business Review
Ted Talks on Innovation (List provided in course materials)
The Art of Innovation by Tim Brown
The Innovators' Solution by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael E. Raynor

6. Additional Readings:

Christensen, C. M. (2013). The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail. Harvard Business Review Press.
Brown, T. (2009). Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation. HarperCollins Publishers.
West, M. A. (2002). Sparkling Fountains or Stagnant Ponds: An Integrative Model of Creativity and Innovation Implementation in Work Groups. Applied Psychology, 51(3), 355-387.

7. Assignments and Assessments

Weekly Reflections: Learners will submit reflections on the weekly reading assignments.
Case Study Analysis: Analyze and present on selected innovation management case studies.
Group Project: Develop an innovative solution for a real-world business challenge.
Midterm Exam: A written exam covering all materials from the first half of the course.
Final Project: A comprehensive innovation management strategy for a selected organization.

8. Course Policies

Students should be prepared to actively participate in all course activities.
All assignments should be submitted by the stated deadline. Late submissions will have points deducted.
Academic honesty will be strictly enforced. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Respect for fellow students and the instructor is mandatory.
Any accommodations for disabilities must be disclosed at the start of the course.

9. Grading Policy

Category	Percentage
Class participation	20%
Weekly reflections	20%
Case study analysis	20%
Midterm examination	20%
Final project	20%

10. Disclaimer

In this particular course, it is important to know that the schedule as well as the procedure have been designed with flexibility in mind, meaning they are subject to change should any extenuating circumstances occur. This is a contingency plan put in place to guarantee the smooth running of the course, regardless of unforeseen events. Furthermore, the instructor has been given full authority to make necessary modifications to the syllabus whenever deemed essential. This is to ensure that all the objectives and goals outlined for this course are met to the best of our ability and to provide the most beneficial learning experience to the students.