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MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Innovasjon i helse
Study programme
Master´s Programme in Health and Technology - Specialisation in Assistive Technology in Health
Master´s Programme in Health and Technology - Specialisation in Biomedicine
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Empowerment and Health Promotion
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health Professionals
Master´s Programme in Pharmacy
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health Nutrition
Master´s Programme in Health and Technology - Specialisation in Radiography
Master's Programme in Health Sciences
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Language of instruction: English (Norwegian if no English-speaking students have registered for the course)

This course is an introduction to innovation that intends to inspire innovative thinking and provide the students with an overview of the tools they can use in innovation processes. The students will acquire an understanding of what is required to succeed with an innovation project.

The students will learn to develop and test a value proposition, and they will learn how to solve a problem in the field of health using new solutions. The course covers both commercial and non-commercial innovation, and aims to contribute to a strengthened understanding of innovation and innovation culture.

Required preliminary courses

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • Individual reflection notes from a field trip (digital or physical) , up to 250 words. 
  • Supervised group work on ethical reflection model, five hours, in groups of six students
    • Presentation of group work in seminar groups. Feedback on the presentation from fellow student(s) and the lecturer
  • Individual reflection assignment on cooperation in the group, up to 250 words
  • Individual reflection notes from psychology, motivation and development, up to 250 words

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence: 

Knowledge

The student  

  • can explain theories and methodologies related to innovation processes and innovation strategy 
  • can evaluate the significance of and approaches to user participation
  • can explain intellectual property rights (patents/trademarks/secrecy etc.), including how this relates to publishing and academic research
  • can explain the commercialisation processes for commercial innovation, including the development of a business plan, and the processes for the realisation and dissemination of non-commercial innovation
  • can describe funding strategies and sources
  • can identify and describe suitable professional tools and processes for different innovation projects

Skills 

The student 

  • can use basic skills to carry out needs analyses, to understand the issues at hand and develop a value proposition
  • can apply thought processes for product and service innovation
  • can validate innovation ideas through contact with customers/users/payers and others
  • can apply knowledge of intellectual property rights to different innovation projects and select a suitable strategy
  • can present innovation projects to different target groups (an effective pitch)
  • can plan an innovation project under supervision

General competence  

The student 

  • can identify innovation potential in their own academic field/area of application
  • can contribute to interdisciplinary teamwork and can give and receive feedback
  • can explain innovation processes in the field of health 
  • can communicate independent work and masters the terminology used in the field 
  • can contribute with new ideas and innovation relevant to health

Teaching and learning methods

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Course requirements

Grade scale A-F

Assessment

All exams are assessed by an internal and an external examiner. 

Permitted exam materials and equipment

10 credits overlap with VERN1110/VERD1110/VERNL1110

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

The same grade is awarded to all members of the group.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner will assess all exams.