The Innovation Leadership competency credential offers the core courses in the innovation leadership sequence and provides the theory, concepts, and hands-on activities that foster and develop the skills and abilities that support the creative process. Graduates will be able to lead change within their industry, careers, communities, and personal lives. The Black Belt in Innovation Engineering, offered by the Innovation Engineering Institute (www.innovationengineering.org ) is achieved by successfully completing all module assignments within the three courses. Work to achieve the Black Belt is embedded throughout the three courses. Hence, completing the three courses assures the Black Belt certification only if all modules are successfully completed within the three courses.
Effective Fall 2021
- School of Business, Arts & Sciences
- Competency Credential
Available Online via Distance Learning- More Information about Innovation Leadership
Special Equipment Needs
Students must have access to a computer with consistent Internet access. Technical requirements are as follows:
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Performance Standards
- A competency credential must be completed within three years of enrollment in the credential.
- Non-traditional credit such as credit-by-exam, work/life experience, and transfer credit are not available for this credential.
- Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course to merit the credential.
- In order to receive the Black Belt certification, the student must successfully complete all module assignments in the three courses.