Learning objectives

Referring to knowledge Description and general objectives of the subject When the general objectives of the subject are presented and developed, it is important to consider that they could be divided into two groups: objectives that are more conceptual or theoretical and refer to knowledge, and those relating to the development of specific capabilities (abilities, attitudes and skills) that frequently go beyond the limits of the subject itself. With this in mind, the general objectives of the course are: Referring to knowledge Acquire an introductory perspective on innovation. Become familiar with key contents, theories, systems, models, methods, strategies, management, their relationship with institutional environments and the different existing approaches, using maximum rigour in professional language and terminology. Learn and consolidate basic concepts related to business innovation management and the role of innovation in business competition, and learn to be creative through this information. Referring to abilities, skills Develop the skills and creativity to apply the capacity for analysis, synthesis and diagnosis to solve small cases or problems. Promote independent learning. Select, use and produce information related to the subject matter. State hypotheses on the subject areas of the course and the pathways that lead to understanding of the processes and resolution of cases.

 

 

Teaching blocks

 

1. Innovation: basic concepts and theory

2. Strategy and innovation

3. Innovation process

4. Innovation management

5. Policies of innovation support

 

 

Teaching methods and general organization

 

The methodology for the subject is a combination of face-to-face lectures and various complementary activities (continuous assessment exercises and general course assignment) completed in small groups. During classroom sessions, students receive the basic information they need to work with the content listed in the course plan and complete the proposed activities. Practical activities are done in sessions with split groups. These sessions are announced in class. The Virtual Campus is intended to facilitate communication between students and the teaching staff. All administrative and academic information for this subject is published on the Virtual Campus. Class attendance is important to the learning process, which is based equally on individual and group work and class participation.

 

 

Official assessment of learning outcomes

 

The subject follows the continuous assessment procedure. However, students can choose the single assessment one. Students who wish so should inform the lecturer of this decision at the beginning of the course. The continuous assessment procedure includes the following activities: — Continuous assessment: 50%. — Final test consisting of the presentation of an assignment: 50%. In continuous assessment, students must complete individual or group practical activities, depending on the subject area, and hand them in within the stipulated periods, as established by the lecturer. This set of specific activities that are carried out during the academic year and must be delivered before the established deadlines are worth 50% of the grade. The final test (worth the other 50% of the final grade) consists of the presentation of an assignment that must be completed during the academic year, with the contents indicated in class. If the final test for continuous assessment is carried out before the date established for single assessment, students who take this examination are assessed under continuous assessment. Students who do not take the continuous assessment examination are entered for single assessment.   Examination-based assessment Students entered for single assessment sit the final examination, worth 100% of the final grade. The repeat assessment takes the same format as the final examination of single assessment. Students who pass the subject in repeat assessment, have the final grade for the examination as final grade for the subject (100%).

Reading and study resources

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Book

Chesbrough , H.W. (2003): “Open Innovation : The New Imperative for Creating and
Profiting from Technology”. Cambridge , MA. Harvard Business School Publishing.

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Cornella, A. (2013): Ideas x Valor = Resultados . Cómo innovan los mejores ”.
Llibres Infonomia. Barcelona.

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Cruz, C. i Valls, J. (2016): “Innovar per competir: Reptes, eines i estratègies
empresarials”. Editorial UOC. Economia i Empresa. Barcelona.

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Escorsa , P. i Valls, J. "Tecnología e innovación en la empresa”. 2a. Edició.
Edicions UPC

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Freeman, C. (1987): “Technology Policy and Economic Performance. Lessons from
Japan ”. Pinter Publishers .

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Nelson, R. i Winter , S. " An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change ”. Harvard
University Press.

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Schumpeter , J.A. (1951): The Theory of Economic Development ”. Harvard University
Press.

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Chapter

Kline, S.J. i Rosenberg , N. ( An Overview of Innovation ”. Capítol del llibre de
Landau i Rosenberg (editors): The Positive Sum Strategy ”. National Academy Press .
Washington <https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/612/chapter/18>

Recurs electrònic extern  

Article

Etzkowitz , H. i Leydesdorff , L. ( The Dynamics of Innovation : from National
Systems and “Mode 2” to a Triple Helix of University Industry Government
Relations ”. Research Policy , 29(2), 109-123.

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Solow , R. (1956): "A Contribution to the Theory of Economic Growth ". Quarterly
Journal of Economics . The MIT Press . 70 (1) pàgs . 65-94

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Web page

Manyà, F. (2013): “L’Observatori de la Competitivitat 2013”. Enginyers Industrials de
Catalunya. Barcelona. <https://www.eic.cat/promocio/e_relacio/Diversos%20temes/2013/observatori_web_issue.pdf>

Recurs electrònic extern  

Strategy & ( 2018):“Global Innovation 1000 Study 2018”. Strategy & PwC <https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/innovation1000>

Pàgina web  

World Economic Forum (2018): The Global Competitiveness Report 2018”. Ginebra <http://reports.weforum.org/global-competitiveness-report-2018/>

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