Module – Creativity & Business Innovation

The aim of this Module is to support learners to appreciate the value and values of Creativity and Innovation within work related contexts. The Module will focus on the theoretical basis for work related Innovation and creative approaches over the period of the Module.

Both creativity and innovation is central to entrepreneurial activity and to business initiation, development and sustaining viable businesses. This module takes an in-depth look at the whole area from a leadership and management perspective. It will critically evaluate to role of creativity and innovation in an organisational setting providing learners with key skill knowledge and approaches that can be utilised within their respective workplaces

 

Thematic Area Topic Classroom Based Day Programme   Delivery Mode Blended Learning Delivery Mode
    Classroom-based only (Duration)

Synchronous BL

(Duration)

 Asynchronous Teaching  and Directed e- Learning  (Duration)
Theme 1 Overview of idea generation 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 2 Creative problem solving and innovation 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 3 Research informed innovation & decision making 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 4 Marketing strategies in Business Innovation 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 5 Creativity, Presentation Skills & Innovation 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 6 Creativity, Innovation and Economic Success 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 7 Mapping Innovation with Organisational Goals/ Mission/ Values 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 8 Creating an Innovative ethos within organisations 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 9 Managing Creativity in Organisations 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 10 Innovation and Competitive Advantage 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 11 Critical Thinking and Creativity 3 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
Theme 12 Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship/intraprenuership 2 hours 2 hours 1 Hour
  Total 30 hours 24 hours 12 hours