| Unit name | Innovation at Work |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOV20004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Vezzani |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important?
Innovation at work can take many forms and there are multiple sites and domains in which creativity can take shape. In this unit, you will gain a broad perspective by evaluating innovation practices in diverse contexts using different lenses. Through this unit, you will learn how to identify and critically evaluate how different types of organisations innovate. You will have the opportunity to generate your own ideas for success. You will do this by observing and responding to real-world innovation challenges.
Overall, this unit familiarises you with conceptual frameworks and critical evaluation skills. You will learn through practical activities how these skills can be applied to different types of organisations - both commercial and non-commercial.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
In Year 2, as an Innovation student, you are encouraged to use your knowledge of innovation in external contexts. You will do this by learning how to apply your research, analytical and creative skills to different types of organisations and challenges.
This unit therefore aims to:
An overview of content
In this unit, you will learn about theories and concepts relevant to innovation. You will learn how to gather and synthesise data from a range of primary and secondary sources. Using different theoretical frameworks you will apply this data to critically analyse different ways in which organisations innovate. You will have the opportunity to build on your own analysis through group exercises in which you will create practical solutions and develop your ideas.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
During this unit, students will learn to differentiate between what organisations say and what they do. They will learn to critique existing practices and how effectively organisations respond to ambiguities and uncertainties when innovating. As an essential part of the unit, students will be asked to create and present their own solutions to real innovation challenges. During these tasks, they will learn how to identify opportunities and develop creative responses.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Plan and effectively carry out analysis of innovation practices by gathering and applying a range of primary and secondary data sources.
2. Critically evaluate innovation practices in different organisations with reference to critical theories and innovation frameworks.
3. Develop skills to work constructively and creatively to develop novel solutions to identified innovation challenges.
Teaching will be delivered through in-class lectures and practical workshops. Tutors will support reflective learning with small–group discussions delivered during in-class sessions.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
There will be no formative assessment for this unit. Formative feedback on group work will be provided in small tutorial groups. This will provide opportunities to reflect on work completed and to identify appropriate mitigating strategies.
Tasks which do not count towards your unit mark but are required for credit (zero-weighted):
None
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Individual Case Study Report (individual assessment), 1500 words or equivalent (60%), [ILOs 1-3]
Team Output (group assessment), 3000 words or equivalent (40%), [ILOs 1-3]
Reassessment
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the form or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are normally confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the academic year. 
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. INOV20004).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
