Innovation managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

student
- masters innovation and change thinking and key concepts of innovation management,
- Understands the role of innovative management tools in organizational development, as well as in the changes of organizations
- is able to evaluate and apply innovative thinking in practical management work and in the organization's management as a whole

Content

The key concepts and sectors of innovation and change management.
The meaning of organizational culture and good leadership in the change process.
Innovative management and supporting processes in the work community change process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge generated by Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree can be found in the web pages (http://opinto-oppaat.jamk.fi/en/Study-Guide-Masters-Degrees/).
Learning outcomes are assessed in relation to each of the course learning objectives based on knowledge, skills and general competences (national and European quality management system NQF / EQF, Level 7).

Excellent (5)
Student masters and reviews the key concepts in change and innovation systematically and opening up new perspectives. Skills: The student has formed a clear and structured view of his/her work community characteristics from change and innovation point-of-view. Students master some of the management tools and have the ability to communicate in their own work and learning community. Shared competences: Students master the concepts, theories and principles, and show the ability to apply them in developing the work community. Students will be able to work independently, proactively and reflectively.
Very good (4)
Student masters and reviews the kay concepts in change and innovation systematically. Skills: The student has formed a clear and structured view of his/her work community characteristics from change and innovation point-of-view. Students master some of the management tools and have the ability to communicate in their own work and learning community. Shared competences: Students master the concepts, theories and principles, and show the ability to apply them in developing the work community. Students will be able to work independently and proactively.
Good (3):
Knowledge: Students are able to identify phenomena by indicating expertise. Use of terms and definitions is justified. Skills: Students are able to describe and restrict the basic task of administration and management compared to the special characteristics of their own work community or field. They show the ability to successfully communicate their findings. Shared competences: Students show that they have acquired the knowledge in this sector and are able to appy it in the work or to observe in the work context.
Satisfactory (2)
Knowledge: Students have restricted understanding of the basic concepts of change and innovation thinking. Understanding and defining of concepts is mechanical. Skills: The student understands the basic theories and principles in area of knowledge and is able observe them in work context. The student is able to communicate a management sector for peers. He takes into account the instructions and is able to cooperate. Shared competences: Knowledge is limited and does not reflect particular development of expertise.
Fair (1)
Knowledge: Students have restricted understanding of the basic concepts of change and innovation thinking. Understanding and defining of concepts is mechanical and inadequate. Skills: The student understands the basic theories and principles in area of knowledge but he/she has difficulties in reviewing them in the framework of working life. The student is able to communicate one management sector for peers.
Fail (0):
Student does not master the basics of his field. The student does not understand the general competences.