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B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that need to be demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study
B3_Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues
B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
B5_That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
E10_Recognize and understand the mechanisms of innovation and entrepreneurship and develop entrepreneurial initiative through theoretical models that fit a business idea.
E11_Analyze and properly assess the scientific-technological and economic environment, both to seek innovative opportunities and to establish the necessary processes to adapt the organization to this environment.
E12_Generate strategic skills by considering the operating environment as a project and establishing long-term, large-scale guidelines
E13_Create connections between people, collaborators and companies, putting people in contact who under normal circumstances would not match.
E14_Identify emerging sectors and business innovation strategies applied in these sectors and compare them with each other.
E15_Collect and interpret significant data to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues in the business field and be able to prepare a document that allows the transmission of information or an innovative business proposal.
E5_Analyze business contexts, identify markets and customers and establish marketing strategies through the use of advanced and innovative techniques.
E7_Elaborate projects and proposals of innovative companies establishing principles of social responsibility in the management and integrating the perspective of gender like indicators of quality and innovation.
G1_Be able to work in a team, actively participating in tasks and negotiating dissenting opinions until reaching consensus positions, thus acquiring the ability to learn together with other team members and create new knowledge
G2_Be able to innovate by developing an open attitude to change and be willing to re-evaluate old mental models that limit thinking
T1_Communicate properly orally and in writing in the official languages of Catalonia
T3_Show entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce fear of risk
T4_Domain the computer tools and their main applications for the ordinary academic and professional activity
The general objective of the subject is to acquire the basic knowledge, skills and competencies to develop innovative projects through collaborative work and creative tools.
The basic concepts related to the management of innovation, its terminology and the typologies of innovations will be analyzed. The student will then take a journey through the creative process from identifying opportunities in the market, generating new ideas, prototyping and testing with potential users and customers.
Theoretical classes:
Guided learning:
Autonomous learning:
This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.
The Tecnocampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.
1 Introduction to Innovation
2. The philosophy of Innovation from the market
3. Introduction to Creativity
4. Techniques to encourage creativity
5. Evaluation and selection of ideas
6. Prototyping
7. Keys to presenting an innovative proposal
The work methodology will experientially combine theories and methodologies in relation to creativity and innovation, their application in different personal, social and especially organizational areas. This experiential methodology will be combined with dynamics and practical exercises in order to learn the details of implementing this type of approach to innovation and creativity. Students will progress through the different activities proposed:
Evaluation system:
SE1. Participation in the activities proposed in the classroom |
20% |
SE2. Individual and / or group work |
20% |
SE3. Exhibitions |
20% |
SE4. Final exam |
40% |
Evaluation during the term of teaching of the subject:
Continuous assessment must be passed with a minimum grade of 5. Students must pass the continuous assessment in order to pass the whole course
Evaluation in the recovery period:
A student who has not applied for the first call CANNOT apply for recovery.
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