Programme Specification
MSc Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations
Academic Year: 2015/16
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | 天堂视频 in London |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc |
| Programme title | Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations |
| Programme code | LLPT42/LLPT43 |
| Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years |
| UCAS code | N/a |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:16:54 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- Develop students critical thinking in order to evaluate the factors affecting the success of the innovation process and its application in creative organisations
- Use action based learning to develop insight into the complexity of the innovation process, analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time
- To develop students understanding of the innovation and design processes, analysing and evaluating their use through practical and theoretical projects
- To develop students approach to user centred innovation opportunities
- To equip students with the insight to consider the future to inform design solutions and business strategy
- To provide students with the skills of advanced networking and team working in order to compete in a rapidly changing business environment
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master’s Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 2010
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Master’s Degree Subject Benchmark for Business and Management, the QAA, 2007
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…
- K1 The complexity of the innovation process and its importance in the current economic climate
- K2 The academic theories of entrepreneurship and the interconnectedness between entrepreneurial tendencies and resulting behaviour
- K3 The interrelationships between an organisations environment and its potential to succeed in the global market place
- K4 The evaluation of the design process in relation to other functions in order to provide sustainable solutions to problems and have strategies for being an effective designer
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- C1 Analyse data and information in the context of current thinking in the field of innovation management in creative organisations in order to make effective decisions
- C2 Recognise the benefits of self-reflection for personal development
- C3 Recognise the components of entrepreneurial behaviour and the value of taking decisive action to influence organisational success.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- P1 Demonstrate rational use of business and risk analysis tools to analyse company performance in the creative sector
- P2 Synthesise information from appropriate sources such as design right databases and advise on strategic positioning for an organisation
- P3 Demonstrate effective communication to persuade and influence stakeholders
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- T1 Select and use appropriate investigative and research skills
- T2 Critically evaluate a range of academic and industry sources and effectively summarise these in a range of written formats
- T3 Work flexibly and creatively in a team whilst recognising the contribution of individuals with a range of diverse skills
- T4 Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences
4. Programme structure
List compulsory and optional modules in each Part semester (Code, title, modular weight).
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
C/O |
|
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project
|
15
|
1 |
C |
|
LLP201 |
Innovation Management |
15
|
1 |
C |
|
LLP202 |
Entrepreneurship |
15
|
1 |
C |
|
LLP002 |
Design Thinking (Managing Design & Innovation Process) |
15
|
1 |
C |
|
LLP204 |
Strategy and Planning
|
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP205 |
Intellectual property |
15 |
2
|
C |
|
LLP206 |
Understanding Business Failure
|
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP005 |
Foresight & Strategy |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
LLP501 |
Individual Project, Dissertation, Business Plan or Placement |
60
|
2 |
C |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable
