Innovation and Technology Transfer

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• develop insights into the competencies required to become an effective innovation manager.
• apply problem-solving techniques;
• discuss the role of universities in the exploitation of the research knowledge base;
• critically evaluate a variety of theories and concepts relating to innovation;
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of incubators and science parks in supporting new businesses;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• use library and other resources effectively, and apply bibliographical skills.
• take a 'critical thinking' approach to the development of ideas;
• identify own personal attributes applicable to a variety of peer work situations in work and non-work contexts;
• communicate ideas and arguments fluently and effectively in a variety of written formats and spoken formats;
• work effectively as an individual, or in a group;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the significance of technology innovation to the sustainability of societies.
• the need to recognise and evaluate the commercial potential of innovation;
• conceptual and theoretical models of innovation;
• the significance of innovation for competitive advantage;
• how commercial potential is taken forward into a new or existing business;

• Introduction: Understanding innovation and its significance
• Evaluation of innovation
• Aligning technological potential with market constraints and

opportunities

• Pathways to commercial exploitation
• Protecting Intellectual Property
• Technological innovation and the challenges of sustainability transitions
• Capturing the benefits of innovation and capturing learning from innovation
• Assessing new developments: group presentation
• Aligning organisational, entrepreneurial and technological trajectories
• Evaluating commercial exploitation strategies
• The role of the university, incubators, science parks in supporting

innovation

Teaching methods in this module are exclusively lectures. Student participation, small group activities, short case studies exploring real-life examples and other teaching methods will be integrated in the lectures as warranted. Lectures may include the use of videos, case studies, and, where possible guest speakers. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own intuitive skills and to explore these through negotiation with others in problem solving scenarios.

Learning activities:

• Lectures
• Case studies
• Private study

Contact= 24 hours approx

Guided study= 126 hours approx

Total study= 150 hours approx

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Report

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Formative feedback will be provided on a pre-submission version of the report. Written comments and a scoring rubric will be provided. The student will then be able to modify and resubmit the final version. Formative feedback will highlight strengths, including specific guidance on areas in the report that could be improved. Feedback will be provided online through TurnItIn/Blackboard.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.