Outline

Overview

A creative idea becomes an innovation when it undergoes a transformative process to make it practical. Innovation is the driving force that underpins long-term organisational growth and competitiveness. An innovative and innovating organisation brings new ideas to life in all aspects of its operation to address the needs of internal and external stakeholders. We walk the path to understanding innovation, its different forms and its management. Through case studies and workshops, we learn to identify different types of innovations and how organisations and their stakeholders can benefit from them. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we learn to identify opportunities for innovation, create and design innovative solutions for some of the most pressing issues in different types of organisations. We draw on multidisciplinary insights and employ practice-based design thinking solutions to address key organisational problems and challenges.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BUDL2902
Academic unit	International Business
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	must be in the Dalyell stream
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Please note that where this unit of study is on offer in either the Intensive January or the Intensive February session, the classes for these sessions commence prior to semester one
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jane Strachan, jane.strachan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Praveena Chandra, praveena.chandra@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sandra Alday, sandra.seno-alday@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Innovation Implementation written task	15%	Formal exam period Due date: 18 Nov 2022 at 23:59	500 words
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Assignment	Innovation Drivers Report written task	15%	Week 04 Due date: 26 Aug 2022 at 23:59	500 words
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Assignment	Innovation Problem Identification written task	30%	Week 07 Due date: 16 Sep 2022 at 23:59	1000 words
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Assignment	Innovation Approach and Solution written task and pitch	40%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:59	1800-word proposal and 5 min pitch
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Assessment summary

Innovation Drivers (Individual) : In this 500-word written task, using the concepts discussed in the class, you will briefly describe any two innovation drivers for the industry partner assigned to you.

Innovation Problem Identification (Individual): In this 1000-word written individual assignment, using the concepts and frameworks discussed in the class, you will examine the innovation problem assigned to your group. You will unravel it from the perspective of the innovation driver allocated to you and present a clear problem statement associated with the driver.

Innovation Paper and Pitch (Group): Your team will discuss and consider each member's insights from Individual Assessment 2 to come up with a consolidated and coherent approach to solving the industry partner’s innovation problem. Your team will present the team’s approach, analysis, and proposed solution to the industry partner's innovation problem. Part 1 of this assignment is a 1800-word written proposal of the team’s solution. Part 2 of the assignment is a 5 min team pitch.

Innovation Management (Individual) : In this final 500-word written individual assignment, using the concepts and frameworks discussed in the class, you will examine the management aspect of your team’s innovative solution. You are asked to address ANY ONE of the following aspects of innovation management – (a) Innovation project management (b) Innovation protection (c) Innovation culture and challenges

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	What is innovation?	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 02	Innovation Drivers	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 03	Stakeholders and the Innovation Process	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 04	Innovation Strategy	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	Customer Centricity	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 06	Types of Innovation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	Innovation Management (Part 1)	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	Idea Validation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Risk Evaluation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	Examining Idea Implementation	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Innovation Management (Part 2)	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Presenting Ideas	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Final Presentations	Seminar (3 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Explain the different types of innovation.
LO2. Apply different approaches to innovation.
LO3. Identify opportunities for innovation in an organisation.
LO4. Analyse a problem and design innovative solutions using multidisciplinary perspectives.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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BUDL2902: Innovation in Organisations

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect