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ENTR 112 Introduction to Innovation

This course is designed to introduce students to the art and science of innovation. Students will learn about the various types of innovation and how innovation impacts society, economic development, and quality of life. Students will define and begin the development of life skills in innovative thought and action. Such skills include leadership, research and development, and change management. These skills are useful in careers within organizations of all types as well as in starting one's own company. Students will develop an innovative concept and learn the application of change management around the introduction and implementation of their innovation.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Define the various types of innovation.
  2. 2. Identify characteristics and behaviors of an innovator within oneself and others.
  3. 3. Analyze the role of the innovator as a change agent.
  4. 4. Identify practical and appropriate methods to innovate by applying business concepts, tools and skills.
  5. 5. Compare and contrast the relationships between creativity, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and
    innovation.
  6. 6. Define intellectual property and analyze its importance to innovation and economic advancement.
  7. 7. Identify the ways that innovators measure and evaluate outcomes and impact.
  8. 8. Discuss the history and evolution of innovation.
  9. 9. Analyze the impact of innovation from a global perspective.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Define the various types of innovation.
  2. 2. Identify characteristics and behaviors of an innovator within oneself and others.
  3. 3. Analyze the role of the innovator as a change agent.
  4. 4. Identify practical and appropriate methods to innovate by applying business concepts, tools and skills.
  5. 5. Compare and contrast the relationships between creativity, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and
    innovation.
  6. 6. Define intellectual property and analyze its importance to innovation and economic advancement.
  7. 7. Identify the ways that innovators measure and evaluate outcomes and impact.
  8. 8. Discuss the history and evolution of innovation.
  9. 9. Analyze the impact of innovation from a global perspective.