Innovation Management

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Course Innovation Management (VVTVM24102) annotation

Innovation management course analyse: contents of innovation theories, system and classification of them; creation, dissemination and realization of innovations; innovations activities as complex processes, their structure, priorities and models; social, economic, technological, psychological, ecological accepts  of innovation; innovation management, its models; innovations in the various  areas of the business and public sector; creative work and initiative as the main elements of the  innovations processes; motivations in the innovations system; supporting of innovation, supporting innovations infrastructure; innovation marketing; innovation theories and the aspects of their modernization; innovations and globalisation and market internationalisation; innovations and information technologies; innovations and information society; innovations and environment.

Aim of course 

To deliver to the students theoretical and practical knowledge for self-sufficient academically and practical work in the area of innovation management.

Learning outcomes: knowledge and skills are required to apply innovation management theories and methods in the formation of innovative solutions (technical, technological, informational and managerial) necessary for the creation, dissemination and application of innovations in various business and public sectors.

Basic knowledge and skills required to study this course (if applicable): Mathematics, Management fundamentals.

Faculty and course volume in credits: A 6-credit course of study for the Master's degree in the Faculty of Business Management.

Course content

List of the Course lecture topics:

Essence of Innovation

Innovation theories and systematics 

Cycles of innovation development, dissemination, implementation 

Theories and models that reflects the cyclical nature of innovation; Innovation as a complex phenomenon and its structure 

Research and development in innovation 

Social, economic, technological, ecological, cultorological, psychological attributes of innovation and innovative activities 

Creative work, creativity and creative activities 

Creative activities in the development of innovation 

Creativity in the development of science and technology advancement 

Creative artistic activities 

Creativity in business and public sector 

Innovation and its activation in various business and public sectors 

Innovation development trends 

Innovation in the development of a knowledge-based society. 

Innovation support systems 

Innovation support services and instrument. 

Activation of innovation in the EU 

Innovation policy and its implementation in the EU economic area

List of the Course exercise topics:

Theories of innovation, its diversity and comparative analysis 

Activation of innovation while addressing the challenges of contemporary social and economic development Social, economic, technological, environmental, psychological, ethical, legal and other aspects of innovation Features of innovation activation that occurs in various manufacturing and service sectors 

Features of innovation activation that occurs in the development of science and technology 

Features of innovation activation that occurs in various regional systems 

Design of innovation and innovative activities, methods for the development, management and implementation of innovation projects 

Innovation Marketing 

Legal context of innovation and innovative activities 

Practice related to innovation and innovation activities in Lithuania

Upon completion of the course with a positive assessment, a Certificate of Completion will be issued, which is transferable to any higher education institution. Upon completion of the course module without a final assessment, a certificate of completion of the course is issued.

The cost of the course is 469,00 Eur.