Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
- relate the issues around defining ‘technology’, ‘innovation’ and ‘innovation management’;
- describe the knowledge of the techniques widely used in the management of innovation and entrepreneurship and develop practical skills in their application;
- identify the factors for a successful innovation process;
- recognise the importance of innovation management for the firm’s success;
- recognise the diversity of types of innovation, innovators and innovation settings; and
- examine the different forms of protections for intellectual property.
Course Contents
The concept and principles of innovation. Types of innovation. Sources of innovation ideas. Developing models of innovation. Disruptive innovations. The innovation processes. Strategies, tools and techniques for managing innovation. Organizing for innovation. Triggers of innovation. Intellectual property rights. R & D in organizations.
- Lecturer : Mr. Isaac Aondofa Agber