Class Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This course aims to present a set of topics that highlight the relevance of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) as an element of competitiveness for Society and Organisations; present general issues regarding IE as management practices, development drivers and sources of value creation; characterise the IE process; highlight the nature of the environment in which the firm operates and its consequences for business success, particularly in relation to the exploitation of opportunity and innovative ideas; sensitize students to the entrepreneurial activity, as a factor of creation and adding value; discuss the application of the fundamentals of IE to management; and work in groups in the research, analysis and discussion of articles, indexed to Web of Science or SCOPUS. All these contents are oriented to real-world application, which is reflected in the syllabus and in the teaching and assessment methodologies.

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Module I - Innovation Theoretical Background: History, concepts, framework and obstacles Creativity and Innovation Current reference approaches in innovation: Systemic innovation approach Managing Innovation and Change Innovative Behaviour   Module II - Entrepreneurship Origins, forms and dynamics Entrepreneur: to be or not to be? Innovative Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development   Module III - Entrepreneurship Business Plan

Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Students are presented with challenging, real-world problems, where they must work in groups to investigate, analyze, and solve the posed questions. This methodology encourages critical thinking, collaboration and the search for solutions. Cooperative Learning: Students work in small groups to solve problems or complete assignments. This methodology encourages cooperation, communication and the development of social skills, while promoting peer learning. Concept and Mind Maps: Students create diagrams that visually represent the structure and relationships between the concepts being studied. This approach helps organize information, making it easier to understand and memorize. Case Studies: Students analyze real and complex situations, seeking to identify problems, solutions and possible developments. This methodology encourages critical thinking, decision-making and the application of theoretical knowledge in practical contexts.

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