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MN22173: People and innovation

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRG 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Project Report (CWRG 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
* Identify and critique the variety of perspectives and fields involved in the study of what makes people creative and how this (may) kick start innovation.
* Understand the drivers of creativity and innovation.
* Understand elements and stages of the creative and innovative processes.
* Understanding the impact of multiple level factors on the process and outcome of innovation.


Synopsis: People and Innovation provides an overview of what drives individuals and teams in innovation, and how organisations can influence and support this process. You will develop a general understanding of the principles underlying the micro foundations of innovation, and the influences of contexts on innovation. You will review research on innovation, and will gain an understanding of a variety of perspectives.

Content: The unit will cover aspects related to the processes and factors involved in, and outputs related to innovation, such as human capital and creativity, social networks, and team dynamics.

Course availability:

MN22173 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management with professional placement (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKB22 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Management with study abroad (Year 2)
  • USCH-AFM22 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 2)
  • USCH-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management with professional placement (Year 2)
School of Management
  • UMMN-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance with work placement (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Management (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Management with work placement (Year 2)
  • UMMN-ANB12 : BSc(Hons) Business (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB13 : BSc(Hons) International Management with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AFB14 : BSc(Hons) Management (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB15 : BSc(Hons) Management with Marketing with work placement (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB14 : BSc(Hons) Management with work placement (Year 2)
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB50 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB51 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB52 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2024/25.
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