(in Polish) Innowacje w gospodarce WSE-EK-IG
The course aims to provide students with knowledge about innovation as a factor in economic development and competitive advantage. Students will learn how innovation affects the economy, businesses and society, and what conditions are necessary for its effective implementation.
As part of the course, students will be introduced to basic theories of innovation, models of innovation processes, and institutions supporting innovative activities. Particular attention will be paid to the role of technological, organisational, marketing and environmental innovations in the 21st century economy.
Students will learn about methods of innovation analysis, tools for measuring innovation, and examples of good practices in implementing innovation in businesses and the public sector. Classes will be interactive, based on discussion, workshop work and analysis of real case studies.
The course also aims to develop critical thinking, teamwork and project work skills, as well as the ability to present analysis results in written and oral form. Students will prepare research projects and case studies that will allow them to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Course objectives
• Understanding the role of innovation in a market economy and socio-economic development processes.
• Learning about basic theories, models and types of innovation.
• Acquiring the ability to analyse and evaluate innovative activities in enterprises and institutions.
• Developing the ability to work on projects and critically analyse innovative cases.
Topics covered in the course:
1. Introduction to innovation – definitions, basic concepts.
2. Theories and models of innovation – an overview of economic and management concepts.
3. Typology of innovation – technological, product, process, organisational and marketing innovations.
4. The innovation process – stages, sources and barriers.
5. The role of research and development (R&D) in economic innovation.
6. Innovation management in enterprises – strategies and tools.
7. Innovation in the service sector and public administration.
8. Innovation policy of the state and the European Union.
9. Innovation systems and ecosystems – universities, research institutes, enterprises.
10. Financing innovation – private and public sources.
11. Ecological innovation and green technologies.
12. Innovative entrepreneurship and start-ups.
13. Examples of innovation in the Polish economy.
14. Global innovation trends – artificial intelligence, digitisation, automation.
15. Course summary
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge (K):
· K1: The student knows the basic definitions and classifications of innovation.
· K2: The student understands innovation processes and models and their importance in the economy.
· K3: The student has knowledge of innovation policy and sources of innovation funding.
Skills (S):
· S1: The student is able to analyse examples of innovation in enterprises and institutions.
· S2: The student is able to design a simple innovative project and present its assumptions.
· S3: The student is able to use literature and sources for independent analysis of innovative activities.
Social competences (S):
· S1: The student is able to work in a group on an innovative project.
· S2: The student demonstrates an open attitude towards new ideas and solutions.
· S3: The student understands the importance of ethics and social responsibility in innovative activities.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria for the course ‘Innovation in the Economy’:
· 2 – the student has not familiarised themselves with the curriculum, does not demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of the subject ‘Innovation in the Economy’ and has not participated in classes and activities.
· 3 – the student has familiarised themselves with the curriculum to a basic extent, completed the minimum range of tasks necessary to learn the basics of the subject ‘Innovation in the Economy’ and participated in classes without demonstrating additional activity.
· 4 – the student has a high level of familiarity with the curriculum, is able to analyse and evaluate simple examples of innovation, knows the basic concepts of the subject ‘Innovation in the Economy’ and is able to identify practical examples, participated in classes, demonstrating additional activity.
· 5 – the student has familiarised themselves with the curriculum to a very high degree, understands complex innovation processes, has mastered the basic and additional concepts of the subject, knows and is able to solve problems related to the subject of ‘Innovation in the Economy’, participated in classes, being an active listener and speaker, performing additional activities.
Bibliography
Basic literature:
• Białoń, L. (red.). (2015). Zarządzanie działalnością innowacyjną. Warszawa: Placet.
• Jasiński, A. H. (2019). Innowacje i polityka innowacyjna. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
• Pomykalski, A. (2017). Innowacje: teoria i praktyka. Łódź: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Łódzkiej.
Supplementary literature:
• Wójcik-Karpacz, A. (2020). Innowacyjność przedsiębiorstw w teorii i praktyce. Warszawa: Difin.
• Drucker, P. F. (2012). Innowacja i przedsiębiorczość. Warszawa: MT Biznes.
• Poznańska, K. (2018). Innowacje w przedsiębiorstwach i gospodarkach. Warszawa: SGH.
• Świadek, A. (2016). Determinanty działalności innowacyjnej przedsiębiorstw. Warszawa: CeDeWu.
Additional information
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