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SIEN6004: Innovation Management

Intensive August, 2024 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit provides essential knowledge of the current trends in Innovation Management research and practice. It combines the leading-edge theories and innovation assessment methods with the strong practical component. Students are offered an opportunity to experience the innovation process by participating in commercialisation of research/invention originated from the University of Sydney. Innovation projects are sourced across the University of Sydney, enabling exceptional inter-disciplinary experience for the participating students.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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 Maria Rumyantseva, maria.rumyantseva@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 1 August 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Participation and contribution
In-class participation and group work contribution
15% Ongoing Progressive
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Small continuous assessment group assignment Group work: Stakeholder analysis
Group work to map key stakeholders for each segment of the BMC framework
5% Week 01
Due date: 16 Jul 2024 at 15:00
400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Small continuous assessment group assignment Group work: Benchmark analysis
Group analysis of benchmarks vs innovation project
5% Week 01
Due date: 17 Jul 2024 at 15:00
400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Assignment Individual report
Compulsory assessment based on innovation project
20% Week 01
Due date: 19 Jul 2024 at 23:59
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Small continuous assessment group assignment Group work: Application of theory to project
Group work to apply theory from this unit to innovation project
5% Week 02
Due date: 23 Jul 2024 at 15:00
400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Assignment group assignment Final presentation
Group verbal presentation as part of the innovation project
20% Week 02
Due date: 24 Jul 2024 at 15:00
10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Group report
Compulsory assessment based on innovation project
30% Week 05
Due date: 16 Aug 2024 at 23:59
4000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Individual report: Students will use element/s of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to analyse the challenge faced by the innovation project. This assignment feeds into the group report. 

Group report: The group report brings together and builds on each team member's individual report. For the group report students will use complete BMC to outline potential solution/s to the challenge faced by the innovation project.  

Final presentation: Students will present their results from the group report to the innovation project's sponsor. 

Group work (small continuous assessments): This is a short written task to apply concepts and theories to the innovation project. These assessments feed into both individual and group reports. 

Participation and contribution: This assessment includes participation, regular project updates, and meaningful contributions to all discussions. 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy (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

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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 the unit and innovation project; Theory: Innovation process, definitions, and current trends; Tutorial: Market analysis Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Theory: Innovation diffusion, Business Model Canvas framework; Tutorial: BMC and stakeholder analysis Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Theory: Innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems; Tutorial: Benchmark analysis Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Q&A with innovation project sponsor/s; Tutorial: Individual Report draft Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 02 Theory: Innovation impact assessment, the role of failure, how to improve innovation results; Tutorial: Group Report draft Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Theory: Application of theories to innovation project; Tutorial: Group Report draft Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Tutorial: Group presentations drafting, trial, feedback, and completion Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Final presentations to innovation project sponsor/s; Tutorial: Feedback on presentations, Group Report drafts, individual consultations Block teaching (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

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 Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management

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. Apply theoretical concepts and practical knowledge acquired through the real-life innovation project to the context of your career
  • LO2. Identify and critically evaluate commercialisation opportunities using concepts, frameworks and relevant experience gained in this unit
  • LO3. Generate solutions to business challenges applying both theoretical concepts and first-hand practical knowledge acquired through the innovation project
  • LO4. Practice communication skills, including clear and concise delivery of complex concepts, through on-going interactions in the groups and in class as well as with project partners
  • LO5. Practice organisational and time management skills while collaborating in the group and interacting with project partners
  • LO6. Co-create ethical and socially responsible practices and behaviours in the innovation project and formulate its potential social contribution

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 is the first time this unit has been offered in intensive mode.

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