Short Course: Innovation Management
About
The aim of the module is to introduce key concepts in the field of Innovation Management and to develop an understanding of both theory and application in a range of organisational settings.
The module covers Innovation Management from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It introduces students to the underlying processes of innovation within organisations or different types. Moreover, the nature of innovation-based business models is examined and critiqued.
The following content will be covered on the course:
- A process prospective
- The dimensions of creativity and innovation
- Creativity and innovation networks and systems
- Creativity and innovation performance measures
- Learning and knowledge management models
- Learning and knowledge management in the context of creativity and innovation
- People of leadership criteria
- Open and closed innovation
- Business models
- Open innovation business models
Delivery format
This course requires on-campus attendance, at our Belfast campus, during Semester 1, in 2025, starting Tuesday 21 October.
The course runs on the following dates:
- Tuesday 21 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday 22 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
- Thursday 23 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
* Please note, dates and timetabling may be subject to change.
Students will also be expected to complete reading, research and write an assignment outside the taught days.
Career options
Students will be able to use the knowledge on this course to drive change in their organisation.
The skills learned on this course are transferrable to a number of organisations, sectors and roles.
Students may wish to study other masters level courses which could lead to a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree.
Campus
Belfast
Term Dates
This module is taught in semester 1.
Teaching days will be 21, 22, 23 October 2025
Further Information
Modules
This is a 20 credit module short course.
Entry requirements
You should hold a Second-Class Honours Degree or better OR have significant managerial / business experience.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are 18 or over at the point of enrolment;
- have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress your application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements including competency in English (as evidenced by GCSE Grade C in English or alternative). For English competency, a degree taught in UK or Ireland covers this requirement. If your degree is from outside the UK or Ireland, please see our list of acceptable qualifications or tests.
- are available to register in person at the campus as required.
