Creativity and Innovation Management

Structure Type: Course
Code: LTVALK203
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Taijala, Beata
Teacher Team: Taijala, Beata
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
LITAKO-2015   2 spring   2.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
LITAKO-2016   2 spring   2.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The course deals with creativity, leadership and explores a variety of brainstorming and solution methods. After completing the course the student understands what are creativity and its sub-regions in innovation. They recognize a variety of human creativity areas. He/she is able to apply a variety of innovative methods. He/she understands the principles of multi-professional teams work.

Student's Workload

lectures and workshops 20 h
independent work 34 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None

Contents

• what is creativity?
• different types of talent
• creative thinking tools
• brainstorming process
• promotion of innovation
• benefits and challenges of multi-professional teams

Recommended or Required Reading

indicated by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

lectures and workshops

Assessment Criteria

Excellent 5: The student is able to analyze and develop creativity and innovation management
Good 3-4: The student knows and is able to take advantage of creativity and innovation management
Satisfactory 1-2: The student is aware of the creativity and innovation management

Assessment Methods

portfolio 70 %
moodle-exam 30 %

Work Placement

No

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