NBS8214 : Technology Change and Innovation Management
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Paul Richter
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module aims to expose students to key concepts and theoretical debates related to the management of innovation and to develop students’ critical understanding of radical and incremental technological change. It is designed to develop a critical understanding of these topics but aims to be inclusive for students who may lack existing knowledge of the subject matter. The module emphasises ethics and sustainability in its approach to the topic of innovation. It seeks to be relevant to those aiming at a professional career in all economic sectors, especially in technology-intensive firms, consultancies, research organisations, governmental or quasi-governmental organisations or academia.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover a range of themes including: The innovation process – definitions and key concepts; Drivers of innovation; Strategic approaches to innovation; user involvement in innovation; Technology policy and national systems of innovation; Models of technology change.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | planned as present-in-person interactive sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures, planned as present-in-person, combine the setting out of key ideas and concepts that underpin the module’s knowledge outcomes in lecture mode with a high level of interaction via practically-focused activities, giving students the opportunity to discuss in small and larger groups the module's themes, drawing on their own multi-cultural experiences. Hence, these activities will support students in achieving the module’s skill (as well as knowledge) outcomes. Lectures also provide students with the opportunity to consider the relationship between the module material and the module assessment. Guest speakers with specific practice/research expertise in relation to the module's core topics may contribute to the module dependant upon their availability.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 word individual assignment |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 1 | M | Individual and small group evaluation of summative assessment exemplars |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The individual assignment will be set to assess students’ understanding of the theories and debates in innovation management and technological change.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8214's Timetable