
- UCAS course code
- N2N6
- UCAS institution code
- M20
BSc Management (Marketing) with Industrial/Professional Experience / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course unit details:
Innovation and Markets
Unit code | BMAN31911 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Offered by | Alliance Manchester Business School |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The course examines the ways in which products and their associated markets evolve, from inception to maturity, putting a particular emphasis on the introduction of innovations and the factors which influence their success or failure. Topics covered include: New product (and service) development and innovation - the meaning of success and failure; emerging needs and the demand for innovations, including unsatisfied demands; originator versus (fast) follower strategies in the supply of innovations (including how intellectual property rights help originators or imitators); the product and industry life-cycle and the changing locus of innovation from products to processes; cooperative and competitive strategies for building and defending new markets; technological paradigms, trajectories and the building of unique capabilities; disruptive innovations and the death of old industries and markets. This list of topics is not definitive, but intended to give an overview of the content of the course.
Pre/co-requisites
Only available to students on: Mgt/Mgt Specialism; IMABS; IM; IBFE and ITMB.
Aims
Students undertaking the course will acquire an understanding of the influences which determine the success or failure of product and service innovations in markets and the evolution of markets and industries over time.
Learning outcomes
Students will develop the ability to undertake a case study in which the theoretical and case study knowledge covered during the course can be applied. Students will also develop practical skills in report writing, literature search and oral presentations.
Teaching and learning methods
Methods of Delivery
The course is delivered in a series of 12 lectures, each of 1.5 hours, accompanied by a weekly seminar (for small groups of up to 15-20 students).
Lecture hours: 12 lectures, 1.5 hour each
Seminar hours: 12 seminars, 1 hour each.
Private study: 70 hours
Total study hours: 110 hours
Informal Contact Methods
1. Office Hours
2. Specific questions can be asked during or after the lecture or via email contact
Assessment methods
Coursework - 50% - each student is required to produce a 2,500 word report focused on a case study of a product or service innovation and its associated market.
Exam – 50%
Feedback methods
Methods of Feedback to Students
- Written and/or verbal comments on planned coursework.
- Written and/or verbal comments when students are called upon to give presentations.
- Informal advice and or discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop
- Responses to student emails and questions
Recommended reading
Paul Geroski’s The Evolution of New Markets (available on-line from JRULM) provides a valuable introduction to many of the issues discussed in the course and can be considered the core text. In addition, specific readings will be identified to complement the specific topics covered in the lectures and seminars.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 18 |
Seminars | 12 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 70 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Bruce Tether | Unit coordinator |
Ronald Ramlogan | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
Additional notes: Other teaching staff and guest lecturers may be included.
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Dependent courses: None
Programme Restrictions: Available to Management, Management (Specialisms), IM, IMABS, IBFE and ITMB.
For Academic Year 2022/23
Updated: March 2022
Approved by: March UG Committee