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ME52047: Creativity for innovation

[Page last updated: 13 December 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Report on innovative practise (CWRI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
  • Review creativity methods and approaches that are used in industry to deliver innovation.
  • Select and apply appropriate creative methods for innovation challenges.
  • Demonstrate potentially innovative outputs through the correct use of creativity methods.



Synopsis: Explore the differences between creativity, invention and innovation. Learn how best to use a range of creativity tools to give you the best chance of innovation success through the use of in-depth practical exercises.

Content: Underlying principles of creativity Theories and current research on creativity and innovation Creative tools for both convergent and divergent thinking Systematic approaches to innovation including the approach to non technical problems (business and market innovation) Application activities and case studies inspired by different sectors

Course availability:

ME52047 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

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