Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Creativity and Innovation
Course Code
SZF_079
Branch of Science
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ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristaps Zaļais
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide a comprehensive insight into theories of innovation and creativity, as well as to develop students’ creative problem-solving skills. The course emphasises practical classes and games that develop the search for original approaches and lead to always looking for several alternatives.
Preliminary Knowledge
Microeconomics, macroeconomics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the course, students gain knowledge about innovation theories and historical development thereof, as well as about innovation research tools and opportunities. Knowledge is gained about the factors promoting innovation, the most important methods and tools for the development of creativity.
Skills
1.Within the course, students are able to orientate in different innovation indicators, understand the processes of introduction of new products in companies, as well as are able to create and critically evaluate several original alternatives to business-related problems.
Competences
1.The study course helps to develop creative thinking and problem-solving competences, as well as develops the habit of independent thinking.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis, situation analysis, home work assignments and group works.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Attendance of lectures and seminars – 10%. Participation in seminars (activity and quality of answers provided, tests, group work) – 20%. Assessment of situation analysis work – 30%. Examination grade – 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business, creativity and innovation. Development of innovation theories.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of open innovations. Innovation classification.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important innovation indicators, their pros and cons.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The most important innovation indicators, their pros and cons.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Global and EU innovation statistics. Diffusion of innovation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Global and EU innovation statistics. Diffusion of innovation.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The world’s most innovative companies. Factors influencing innovation in companies.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The world’s most innovative companies. Factors influencing innovation in companies.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creativity theories. Lateral thinking.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creativity theories. Lateral thinking.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The role of creativity in business. Practical examples.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The role of creativity in business. Practical examples.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentations of situation analysis.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentations of situation analysis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andersen, E. S., Joseph A. Schumpeter: A Theory of Social and Economic Evolution. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
2.
Starko, A. J. Creativity in the Classroom. 5th ed., Routledge, 2014.
3.
De Bono, E. Think! Before its too late. Vermilion London, 2009.
4.
Chesbrough, H. Open Innovation Results: Going Beyond the Hype and Getting Down to Business. 1st Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020.
5.
Curedale, R. Design Thinking Process & Methods. 5th Edition, Design Community College Inc., 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Design Thinking. Harvard Business Review Press, 2020.
2.
Christensen, T. The Creativity Challenge: Design, Experiment, Test, Innovate, Build, Create, Inspire, and Unleash Your Genius. Adams Media, 2015.
3.
Keeley, L. Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs. Wiley, 1st edition, 2013.
4.
Vinsel, L., Russell, A. The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most. Currency, 2020.