Understanding Processes of Innovation

Unit code: ESP3002 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
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Overview

The unit provides students with a critical understanding of the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation, including the impact of new artificial intelligence developments. in a range of different educational settings. Through examination of models and processes of entrepreneurship and innovation, students develop their capacity for opportunity exploration and the strategic management of change at the level of the individual, small teams, organisations and in public policy. There is a focus on the use of analytics and the processes of data-informed design and decision making. How can analytics inform the incremental design of innovation? We apply industry-based methodology to manage risk and uncertainty including SCRUM and agile techniques. There is an emphasis on pracitical implementation, students develop a digital educational product, utilising new technology. The unit builds capability in scaling and implementing an initial idea through cross disciplinary collaboration and relationship dynamics.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically review models and processes of entrepreneurship and contemporary innovation, including emerging forms of artificial intelligence;
  2. Apply an understanding of how data and analytics can inform practice, creativity and change;
  3. Engage attributes and skills for leadership and collaboration; and
  4. Devise and present a prototype, utilising new technology, to illustrate a creative and new concept.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 20%
Framework review of contemporary innovation
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 40%
Group plan and report supporting an innovation
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Group prototype and presentation

Required reading

Links to recommended texts for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate)

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