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247-0201-00L 3 Credits WBZ , NDS D-ITET

Innovation – What Is and to What Purpose Do We Need It?

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christopher Ganz, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Grossner
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:32

Abstract

Innovation involves bringing ideas to market, addressing challenges, and understanding the lifecycle of products and ideas.

Objective

In this module, participants will understand the varying aspects of different phases of innovation, starting with creating promising ideas

Content

Innovation is more than a good idea: It involves bringing the idea to the market, resulting in a highly differentiating market position. To ease market introduction, special emphasis is put on deep knowledge about the challenges to be addressed by introducing its critical exploration. Not only products but also ideas have a lifecycle, from conception through launch, scaling, maintenance, phase out, and replacement by a new innovation. Each phase faces particular challenges that will be explored.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Innovation – What Is and to What Purpose Do We Need It?
Block course
No time listed 24 h semesterly

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