Lectures, seminars and workshop dealing with the management of innovation and creative work, specifically from the levels of companies and individuals. The course will introduce the basic theories of innovation management and creativity, including but not limited to the organization of innovative companies, leading creative work, managing innovation processes and creativity theory. The contents will include both the theoretical state-of-the-art and practice-centered discussions of the creative economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on the challenges of creative work and how an understanding of creativity is important for contemporary management. Examples and literature will be taken both from academic and more practitioner-oriented fields.
ME2055 Innovation Management and Creativity 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus ME2055 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the participants should be able to:
- describe the basic innovation process and its management challenges
- identify both common processes and common misconceptions regarding innovation work
- discuss the role of creativity in the contemporary economy both theoretically and in practice
- exhibit an understanding for the management of creative work
- devise a methodology for the study of innovative and creative practices
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
At least 12 hp advanced courses within the field Industrial management.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LIT1 - Essay, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Essay, (LIT1; 6 hp)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Industrial Management
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Bo Karlson, (bo.karlson@indek.kth.se)