Application of all common elements required for the process of innovation. Emphasis includes critical thinking, problem solving, and stimuli needed for effective innovation. Course work offers the ability to develop multiple ideas for goods, services or systems.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Focus on a systematic approach to creativity and developing an understanding of how to generate, through critical thinking, and communicate innovative ideas in any field. Attention will be paid to the clarity of professional writing, expressiveness of creative writing, and development of authentic writing that encourage innovators to explore and translate benefits of technical and specialized ideas to aspects of business and society. Coursework involves evaluating the meaningful uniqueness of ideas through creating stimulus; diversity; data mining for technology; and economic, social, and cultural trends. Thus, transitioning ideas from drawing board to a competent good, service, or concept that appeals to social and cultural contexts as seen by the innovative individuals in any field. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
INV201
Application of the tools and strategies into a system approach to innovation by leading systems for building alignment and collaboration for new ideas. Emphasis on systems thinking, tools for measuring performance, application of the scientific method to prototyping, patent searching, provisional patent writing, and funding. Ultimately, focus is on the process of systems thinking which, through intensive application of concepts explored in earlier coursework, culminates in the identification of a problem or opportunity and research of solutions in order to create an innovation project. As needed.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
INV350