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PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management

Semester 2, 2024 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Innovation is widely-recognised as a major driver of economic growth.  This unit addresses innovation and creativity in projects as well as innovation projects that are set up with the purpose of achieving innovation in products, systems or practices.  Techniques and approaches for developing and communicating creative solutions and stimulating a culture of innovation, applicable to all projects, will be covered. Innovation projects can be challenging as they typically involve a high level of uncertainty and these will be given specific attention including management at the individual project level, organisational level and across networks of organisations, beginning with an exploration of several different process models of the stages through which innovation projects progress and addressing issues that impact such projects, including intellectual property. Using focused case studies, structures and processes that organisations can provide to enable innovation will be analysed including impact of collaboration and other networks, national innovation policies and systems, and trends towards open innovation. 

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Project Management
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Petr Matous, petr.matous@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Petr Matous, petr.matous@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Sheryl Chang, sheryl.chang@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Top participant bonus
Bonus marks for most pro-active contributions in live classes
10.5% Multiple weeks Live session duration
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small continuous assessment Peer-review feedback and content reflection
Written feedback on work of other students and reflection on course content
24.5% Multiple weeks 300-400 words per submission + graphics
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Innovation research review
Recorded presentation of a research review in innovation project management
20% Week 04
Due date: 25 Aug 2024 at 23:59
10 min
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO7
Assignment Innovation case study
Recorded presentation of an innovation project case study
20% Week 08
Due date: 22 Sep 2024 at 23:59
10 min
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Assignment Professional blog post
Blog post with on project innovation management for a professional audience
25% Week 11
Due date: 20 Oct 2024 at 23:59
700-1000 words + graphics
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Reserved for exceptional cases when students demonstrate the most outstanding performance (e.g. final written submission could be published by a top level professional PM association, presentations would be considered top quality at a major professional conference, and submissions to discussion boards demonstrate extremely proficient communication skills, collegiality, and in-depth understanding of the content at a level publishable in reputable magazines of the PM profession.)

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes at an exceptionally high standard but not quite at the internationally top-class publishable levels described above.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate mastering the learning outcomes at a high standard.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes at an acceptable standard. This is the range of marks you receive for assignments in which all prescribed requirements have been met but not significantly exceeded.

Fail

0 - 49

When you do not achieve all the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard. This is the range of marks for assignments in which you do not fulfill all prescribed requirements.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to innovation Online class (1 hr) LO2
Week 02 Innovation process models Online class (1 hr) LO5
Synchronous interactive sessions Workshop (8 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 03 Context and challenges in innovation Online class (1 hr) LO1
Week 04 Managing intellectual property Online class (1 hr) LO2
Week 05 The innovative organisation Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 06 Search/Exploration stage Online class (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Synchronous interactive sessions Workshop (8 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Selection stage Online class (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Implementation stage Online class (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Diffusion and evaluation/feedback stages Online class (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Networks and innovation Online class (1 hr) LO2 LO7
Synchronous interactive sessions Workshop (8 hr) LO6 LO7
Week 11 Open and collective innovation Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7
Week 12 The role of government in innovation Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO7
Weekly Group projects culminating in group presentations Project (50 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Study of the course core material and feedback exchange among students Independent study (50 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The most comprehensive general and timeless reference for this course is:

  • Joe Tidd and John Bessant, Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change (5th). Chichester, Wiley, 2013. 9781118360637.

Topical research articles are introduced in Canvas materials.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. match innovation, projects and different organisational contexts
  • LO2. identify the impact of innovation in different organisational and business environment
  • LO3. incorporate new methodologies to guarantee a successful project delivery
  • LO4. add new measures to control and monitor projects
  • LO5. add innovation principles to the project management phases
  • LO6. implement new methods to control project phases
  • LO7. interpret different methodologies under different contexts.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit has been restructured with updated content and assessments.

Expected Conduct:

It is every student's responsibility to behave in accordance with the values and principles of mutual ­respect between staff, students and the University – see the Student Charter. This entails respecting all members of our diverse community and racism, sexism, ageism, dishonesty or defamation will not be tolerated, and instances will be reported to the authorities.

Work, health and safety

Work, health and safety requirements  

The University is dedicated to ensuring that all students have equal access to learning. Students can register with Disability Services and gain access to the adjustments and services they need to succeed in their studies. Faculty Disability Liaison Officers (FDLOs)  can provide quick advice and support specific to your learning environment.  As a student with a disability, Disability Services Officers are your main point of contact. Eligibility for these services is determined on an individual needs basis, upon review of the recommendations made in your supporting documentation and your consultation with a Disability Services Officer.

Our students’ wellbeing is our highest priority. The University offers several support channels to help you find relief from current emotional distress, explore coping strategies and advice pathways for longer term solutions:

 

  • Wellbeing support

If you would like support or to talk confidentially about any concerns that may be impacting on your academic performance or mental health and wellbeing with the Student Wellbeing team, the first step is to fill in this form. Once your form is received, a clinician from Student Wellbeing will call you within 1-2 business days to discuss your support needs.

 

  • Sonder

All University of Sydney International Students have free access to Sonder, a 24/7 on-demand safety and wellbeing app, to get you the support you need whenever you need, wherever you are.

Learn more: sydney.edu.au/students/sonder.html

 

  • Innowell

This is free to all students at the University. It is a digital platform designed to give you 24/7 on demand access to tools that assist in self-management of mental wellbeing and health and provide information about how to seek help as needed.

Learn more: sydney.edu.au/students/innowell.html

 

  • After hours mental wellbeing support line

If you’re in Australia and require support after hours, you can contact the Mental Wellbeing Support Line by calling 1300 474 065 or by texting 0488 884 429.

The Mental Wellbeing Support Line is available after 5pm from Monday to Friday, 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday, and during University close-down periods and public holidays.

 

  • Talk Campus

Life is full of challenges, and we want you to know that however you feel is valid. Download the Talk Campus mental health support app for free and instant access to online peer support 24/7, wherever you are in the world and in your own language:

Sign up: sydney.edu.au/students/talkcampus.html

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