Idea management in the Front End of Innovation

The course is based on an idea development process and deals with idea management in terms of four sub areas. First, basic theories on idea management and why the idea development process is important to companies and organisations are treated and second, the issue of what constitutes an idea and who can generate ideas in an organisational context. The third area deals with methods that can be used to develop an initial idea further. Finally, the fourth area is focused on evaluating ideas based on different approaches and composition of an assessment group.

Students participate actively in shaping course content through their practical experience of the area and through net-based discussions and activities based on the students' own material. The course requires individual study, continual reading, and active and thoughtful participation in discussion fora, seminars, and report sessions.

Progressive specialisation: A1F (has second‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: At least 15 ECTS credits completed in the Master programme in Industrial Economy (SAIND), or at least 135 ECTS credits in the Master of Science programme in Industrial Engineering and Management (TACIE), or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master Programme in Innovation and Service Development (studied during year 1)
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management (studied during year 4)