Examination arrangement

Course content

The subject explores the innovation dynamics in a Norwegian context, with the main emphasis on the integration of sustainable and secure practices. Students will develop a deep understanding of innovation theory and perspectives, as well as how Norwegian innovation practice and culture in the private, public and voluntary sectors is shaped through sustainable organising and management of innovation. The focus is particularly on strengthening organisations' innovation capacity and facilitating secure digital innovation, as well as benefits realisationfrom innovation processes.

Innovation, defined as that which is "new, useful, made useful," emphasizes the importance of processes related to the organising and management of innovation in different organizational contexts. The subject deals with innovation both as a result (new products or services) and as a process. Furthermore, the role of digitalisation, digital transformation and disruptive technologies in the field of innovation is emphasized, with particular focus on ICT-driven innovation or digital innovation, which brings with it both opportunities and challenges, especially within digital security.

Important topics in the course

• Perspectives on innovation
• Innovation in various sectors
• Sustainable organising of innovation
• Sustainable management of innovation
• Secure and sustainable digital innovation

Learning outcome

Through the course, the students will acquire

Knowledge

• in-depth understanding of innovation theory and different perspectives on innovation, with special emphasis on the Norwegian context.
• insight into the various types of innovation, including product, service and process innovation, as well as digital and disruptive innovations.
• Insight into the importance of building innovation capacity through organising and management in the field of innovation to ensure long-term sustainability.
• knowledge of digital innovation and its impact on society, organizations and individuals, including digital security aspects.

Skills

Through the course, the students will

• develop the ability to apply innovation theory and perspectives to analyze and understand innovation practice in Norwegian organisations, both in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
• be able to identify opportunities and challenges related to digital innovation in various social sectors and organisations.
• assess and promote sustainable innovation processes with regard to social contexts, the environment and the economy.
• develop the ability to increase organisations' innovation capacity, facilitate processes leading to secure digital innovation and benefits realisation from innovation processes.

General competence

Through the course, students must have developed competence to

• critically assess and reflect on innovation practices in the Norwegian context.
• participate actively in discussions about innovation and sustainable management, and contribute with critical reflection and analysis.
• understand complex challenges related to innovation, digitalization and digital security.
• collaborate with various stakeholders to promote sustainable innovation in organizations and society.

Learning methods and activities

The learning style in the course has student active learning in focus. In addition to the syllabus, learning resources in Blackboard are important parts of the course. A "flipped classroom scheme" gives the student the opportunity to immerse himself in the subject at his own pace ahead of seminars where the subject matter is worked on together with fellow students and subject teachers. Seminars can have company visits and guest speakers.

There will be module-based seminars where the students work in groups and together in plenary. The students form permanent groups with which they work together throughout the semester.
The course will be conducted with seminars on campus. 80 % attendance to seminars is mandatory.
The course is taught mainly in Norwegian, compulsory submission and exam is in Norwegian.

Compulsory assignments

• Assignment -group work
• Compulsory seminar participation (80 %)

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities

Preparation for and participation in 80% of specified seminars.

Assignment during the semester (in groups of 1-2).

Compulsory activities described above and specified at the start of the semester must be passed in order to sit for the exam.

Project assignment. The students can decide whether they want to write and submit the assignment individually or as a group of 2 students. The exam can be written in Norwegian or English.

Letter grade A-F

No postponed examination (re-sit examination) before the next ordinary exam in the course.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a master programme.

Students admitted to other master’s programs have access to the course but must clarify with their department whether it is approved as part of their degree.