MBAP 6910 Managing Innovation

3 semester hours

This course introduces students to the innovation process within organizations. It examines the leadership, management, organizational, and cultural factors that either facilitate or inhibit innovation in organizations, whether it be in systems for new product development, services, operations, management, or administration. Students will research leading companies to identify and understand factors critical for their ability to sustain innovation. Upon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of how innovation can contribute to a firm’s strategy for sustaining competitive advantage.