Innovation Management is studied alongside Strategic Planning for the Supply Chain. The course deals with entrepreneurial approaches and strategic issues relating to the Innovation processes strategic management issues experienced within organisations. To be able to identify the role of Innovation in driving company's towards World-Class status. To analyse a current situation and to identify the key issues required to innovate. Career Development Opportunities Exciting Career development opportunities in Innovation Management arise from a growing need for Practitioners and Managers with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive forward innovation whether it is product, process or management.
Technology is project-based.
The emphasis of the programme is on the acquisition and development of skills by undertaking projects and case studies. Project-based study allows increased flexibility with respect to modes of attendance. Some aspects of study can take place in the workplace or at home and consequently those studying part-time do not need to attend the university for a significant proportion of the working week. The main emphasis of the assessment strategy is to highlight the need for effective communication of thoughts and ideas within a professional engineering environment. For this reason, project reports, record keeping and oral presentations are used extensively for assessment purposes, though time constrained tests and other approaches are also used where appropriate.