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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SQE7010 Management of Innovation

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge to understand and the skills to manage
innovation at the operational and strategic levels. This course introduce students with an integrative
approach to the management of innovation – particularly in integrating the management of market,
technological and organisational change to improve the competitiveness of firms and the
sustainability of an organisation.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Mastering the skills of technology evaluation

Humanity Skill:
LL3, KK2

References:
1. Tidd, J. (2013), Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organisational
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Change (5 edn.), England: John Wiley & Sons.
2. Dodgson, M., Gann, D. & Salter, A. (2008), The Management of technological Innovation:
Strategy and Practice, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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3. Trott, P. (2011), Innovation Management and New Product Development (5 edn.), Harlow,
Essex: Financial Times Prentice Hall.

SQE7011 Science, Technology and Industrial Policy

This course explores the various actors involved in the generation, deployment and diffusion of
knowledge. The various descriptions on the national innovation system will be examined. The
importance of development of technological capabilities and emerging technologies in sustainable
economy growth will be addressed. Developments of such capabilities are vital in ensuring that
indigenously developed solutions can be fashioned to address issues pertaining to sustainable
development of a nation.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 60%
Final Examination 40%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
Mastering the skills of patent search

Humanity Skill:
CT5, CS3

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