ADVANCED INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Course Description

This course is intended to explain the state art of the innovation practices. Based on the main concepts, students will learn to analyse the practical implications of innovation for organizations. The course examines the importance of innovation management, discusses and analyses main forms of innovation methods. Furthermore, students will be able to distinguish between different stages of spread of innovation and the psychology of adaptors. Students will also learn wider concepts such as barriers and impediments towards innovation and will be able to evaluate solution methods based on real case scenarios After the successful completion of the course students will be able to discuss and evaluate different types of innovation and their impact on new product development and organizational effectiveness.

ADVANCED INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Categorize the state art of the innovation tools and apply it on selected cases
2. 02 Develop an intellectual framework to critically assess innovative approaches
3. 03 Evaluate the issues and challenges associated with successful and unsuccessful implementation of new innovative practices
4. 04 Analyse the impact of innovation on virtual organizations, SMEs and commercial companies
5. 05 Criticize the current innovative practices and provide improvements for current practices

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Mellor, R. B. (2013). Innovation Management. Globe
2. 02 Mellor, R. B. (2015). Achieving Enterpise: Teaching Entreprenuership and Innovation in Business and Academia. Hamburg; EUL Verlag Publication
3. 03 Related Articles
4. 04 Case Studies

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Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate mastery of advanced research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods) by critically analyzing literature, identifying research gaps, and designing original studies that contribute to MIS theory and practice.
2. Conduct and defend an original doctoral dissertation that reflects independent scholarly inquiry, academic rigor, and a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in MIS.
3. Exhibit readiness for thesis monitoring and defense by articulating the philosophical foundations of research paradigms, positioning one's research within these frameworks, and responding to scholarly critique.
4. Apply ethical principles, academic integrity, and responsible conduct of research in all phases of the research process, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication.
5. Identify and address the social, legal, and ethical implications of information systems research and its applications within organizational and societal contexts.
6. Employ advanced data science techniques, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI-based analytics, to examine complex datasets and extract meaningful insights in MIS research.
7. Recognize and evaluate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, assessing their transformative impact on organizational processes and digital ecosystems.
8. Collaborate and lead in interdisciplinary research environments, establishing productive scientific partnerships and managing research projects that integrate diverse academic perspectives.
9. Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at international conferences, and actively engage in academic service such as journal reviewing, conference organizing, and committee participation.
10. Identify challenges and propose innovative, research-based solutions at the intersection of information systems, technology, and organizational strategy.
11. Deliver advanced-level MIS courses, supervise graduate research, and nurture academic development through effective mentorship and scholarly teaching.
12. Develop advanced information systems and decision support systems that align IT capabilities with organizational strategies using systems thinking and innovative design methodologies.

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