MGT3005 Creativity and Innovation (20 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F6

Additional Information

Given the highly interactive and practical nature of the module numbers need to be capped at 30 (the allocation will be done on a first come, first served basis).

Description

The module aims to develop in students both a theoretical critical understanding of, and practical guidance to enhance, creativity and innovation in organisations. Topics will include: different methodologies for studying creativity and innovation; cognitive, biological, personality and affective bases of individual creativity; explaining influences on team and organisational innovation; and social dimensions of innovation. A key practical feature of the module is that it will also train students in how to use the CLEAR IDEAS model to develop innovative solutions to real-life problems.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	170.0
Lecture	15.0
Seminar	15.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	70 %	S1
Other	0.0	30 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.