KDM3110 Innovation and concept development Course description

Project work is an important aspect of part 1 of the course, and students are required to attend and actively participate in group work. The work methods used in part 1 include workshop and supervision teaching, lectures, seminars and debates. The purpose of this is to develop the students’ knowledge, ideas, practical skills, professional understanding and ability to express themselves. Students are expected to find relevant reading material in addition to the syllabus, and are encouraged to use the learning centres and the resources available there. Joint presentations and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion and assessment of the students’ work.

Part 2 also requires attendance and active participation in the practical training enterprise or in another educational institution.

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Knowledge

The student

• knowledge of theory about the business environment
• knowledge of the notion of strategic capability and purpose
• advanced knowledge of corporate, international and business-level strategy
• knowledge of innovation, entrepreneurship and strategic change
• knowledge of organizing, capabilities and resources
• knowledge of methods of strategy development and evaluation

Skills

The student can

• understand and analyze strategic competitive positions in relation to content and context as well as strategy processes
• engage professionally in strategy development, implementation and evaluation

General competence

• The candidate has insight into relevant subjects and professional ethical issues
• can plan and execute varied work tasks and projects in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can communicate key subject matter such as theories and problems and solutions both in writing and orally
• can exchange views and experiences with others with background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice
• be familiar with innovative thinking and innovation processes

Lectures and discussions in plenary sessions, group work and other forms of learning methods will be used. This course will be taught in English.

Exam spring 2021 due to Covid-19:

1. Portfolio-examination (counts 100%). The portfolio consist of:

• Design of a collection (minimum 8-10 outfits)

• Production of at least two outfits

• Process documentation of the theory work (approx. 2,000 words)

The portfolio is graded as a whole and given one grade.

The exam can be appealed.

Exam earlier:

1. Portfolio-examination (counts 80%). The portfolio consist of:

• Design of a collection (minimum 8-10 outfits)

• Production of at least two outfits

• Process documentation of the theory work (approx. 2,000 words)

The portfolio is graded as a whole and given one grade.

2 A practical training report (counts 20%) of 2200-2500 words.

Both partial exams can be appealed.

A four-hour written exam will take place at the end of the course.

A list of reference aids allowed will be published on our website.

Letter grading A-F.

Part 1: One external and one internal examiner. The exam may be selected for grading by external examiners.

Part 2: Two internal examiners

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