The course increases students%E2%80%99 innovation competencies and understanging of the reasons why innovations are needed in contemporary society. The course prepares the students to be active and become innovative in teams and understand how to lead innovative teams.

Course leader
Otieno Mbaro, Senior Lecturer, PhD.

Target group
Course is suitable for students from all fields of study.

Course aim
The student will be able to: Explain the importance of innovations in society and organizations Name recent innovations in their own field Identify individual and organizational factors which enhance or limit innovativeness Act innovatively and creatively in teams Brainstorm new product and service design innovations in diversified teams Describe how to lead and motivate innovative teams

Credits info
3 ECTS Implementation: Lectures, study visits, workshops, and group activitiesLearning materials: Articles, presentations, webpages and video materialStudent work load:3 x 27 h. = 81 hrs: 6 days contact hours in classroom.Lectures 30 hrs, study visits 12 hrs, group work 29 hrs.Assessment Group work and participation 50 %, report 50 %

Fee info
EUR 400: Fee 400 The participation fee includes tuition social programme NB. Accommodation not included

Turku University of Applied Sciences
Address: All fields of study, Joukahaisenkatu 3 A
Postal code: 20520
City: Turku
Country: Finland
Website: http://www.tuas.fi/en/
E-mail: kirjaamo@turkuamk.fi
Phone: +358 2 263 350