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151-0316-00L 4 Credits MSC , NDS D-MTEC , D-MAVT

Methods in the Innovation Process

Methoden im Innovationsprozess

Lecturers: Dr. Carmen Kobe, Daniel Irányi, Dr. Luca Bongulielmi, Dr. Roland Peter Haas, Dr. Ralf-Dieter Moryson
Examiners: Dr. Carmen Kobe
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:39

Abstract

The lecture elaborates on the innovation process, its sub processes and methodological procedures: moderation technique, scenario technique, innovation strategy, quality function deployment QFD, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA, conjoint analysis, product plattforms, creativitymethods, evaluation and decision methods.

Objective

The leading of innovation projects is a demanding interdisciplinary management task. Methological planning and gotiation, paired with a deep technological knowledge play a decisive role in the success of an innovation. The fundamental knowledge gained from the course "product development" will be broadened, and a negotiating competence will be developped. Concrete industrial problems in the environment of innovation processes will be analysed, will develop the necessary basis of knowledge, and be solved in groups. The students should acquire the competence necessary to be able to lead emanding innovation projects.

Content

Modules (may differ from year to year): - Innovation process - Use cases - Scenario techniques - Creativity - Innovation strategy - Failure mode and effect analysis FMEA - Quality function deployment QFD - Conjoint analysis CA - Target costing TC - Structuring of complex products in product platforms (introduction) - Decision methods - Moderation technique

Resources

Lecture Notes

Slide-Handouts; Costs CHF 30.--

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes
Ablauf:20 Minuten individuelle Vorbereitung (anhand Fragen, closed booked),Anfertigung von Notizen auf einer Pinwand,20 Minuten Prüfungsgespräch,5 Minuten Notenbesprechung

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Methoden im Innovationsprozess
  • Wed 14:15-17:00 (HG F 7)
3 h weekly

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