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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of innovation and research and development (R&D) with a focus on technology-oriented companies. It is designed for students who wish to build on and extend their existing understanding of Innovation Management, focusing on R&D and new technology management. The course covers topics such as: Innovation and R&D as management responsibility, R&D tools and methods, management of innovation projects, planning and controlling, and the innovation manager's interface to (series) production and market launch. The course is built on recent research findings and practice-based case studies
1. Understand innovation theory in a fast-developing volatile context.2. Understand the strategic importance of innovation and R&D in technology-oriented companies.3. Analyse, explain, and apply theoretical knowledge and concepts in a real-world environment.4. Identify current trends in innovation and technology management.
MGMT223
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Dominik Hoerauf
To pass this course you must not only achieve a final grade of 50% or higher, but also achieve a weighted average grade of at least 45% across all invigilated assessments.Students with Accessibility ChallengesTe Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service provides academic support and specialist resources to students living with accessibility challenges. For information about these services, please email sas@canterbury.ac.nz or refer to: Student Accessibilty.Special ConsiderationsUC has a process which allows students to apply for Special Consideration for poor performance in an assessment or a missed assessment due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of the assessment. Special Consideration is not an extension. If you want an extension for an assignment or essay, contact your Course Coordinator.Guidelines for the Use of AI in CourseworkThe use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following: Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger, Maria C. Yang; Product Design and Development ; McGraw-Hill Education.
Melissa A. Schilling; Strategic Management of Technological Innovation ; 7th Edition; McGraw Hill, 2023.
Paul Trott; Innovation Management and New Product Development ; Fifth edition; Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2012.
Peter Flinn; Managing Technology and Product Development Programmes: A Framework for Success ; Wiley, 2019.
Domestic fee $1,003.00
International fee $4,538.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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