Innovation and supply chain technology
Credit Type:
For-Credit
Credits Available:
15 Credits
Course Level:
Postgraduate
Academic Direction:
City St George's, University of London
About the course
This microcredential aims to provide you with a foundational knowledge in innovation management of supply chain technologies.
The objectives of this microcredential are:
-To understand the processes and sources of innovation
-To introduce a range of tools and frameworks for developing and improving the creation and delivery of products and services
-To recognise the challenges and dilemmas of innovation management in the presence of the conflicting priorities and external constraints
-To present the tools managers utilise in dealing with those challenges in order to achieve innovation and sustainable adoption of supply chain technologies
-To provide the skills necessary to apply those tools and assess their relevance, strengths and weaknesses under different scenarios and in different industries.
Recommended learning hours: 150
Course details
- Credit Type: For-Credit
- Study Method: Online, flexible
- Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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- Assess different types of innovation processes according to their characteristics
- Describe the requirements for effectively managing innovation within a firm and its networks
- Understand the impact of external factors on internal innovation processes
- Compare and analyse innovation management frameworks and understand how to apply them to the innovation and adoption of supply chain technologies
- Identify and assess the different sources and processes of innovation
- Apply frameworks and tools to choose and evaluate innovation projects
- Create an innovation culture and lead innovation teams
- Identify the right time for market entry and innovation adoption
- Identify opportunities for collaborations and strategic alliances in the innovation process
- Appreciate the challenges of managing innovation projects under uncertainty and in fast-moving environments
- Articulate the value of a systematic, holistic and cross-functional approach to innovation-related decision-making
- Consider the sustainability dimensions for the innovation of supply chain technologies
- Demonstrate the importance of being tolerant of disagreement, open and sensitive to diversity in business, cultures and people
- Career Opportunity: Learners completing this course may pursue roles in areas such as innovation management, supply chain technology, product development, digital transformation and operations. The course also prepares learners for strategic positions that involve evaluating new technologies, managing innovation processes and supporting organisational change in technology-driven supply chain contexts.
- Target Learners: This microcredential is suited to learners who wish to understand how innovation drives competitive advantage in supply chains. It is particularly relevant for those interested in technology adoption, product and service innovation, and the challenges of managing innovation across networks and organisational boundaries. The course benefits individuals looking to develop stronger leadership and strategic thinking capabilities in dynamic environments.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 10-20 weeks
- Maximum Registration Period: 1 Year
- Entry Requirements: To be eligible for the course, you must have:
- an undergraduate degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK third class bachelor’s degree , OR
- at least two years’ relevant professional experience at a graduate level, AND
- a high standard of English, equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test, or a Duolingo score of at least 120.
- Tech/Computer Requirements: We set minimum computer and web access requirements for online study. These are updated from time and can be found at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/how-apply/computer-requirements.
- Skills Acquired:
- Analysis and management of innovation processes
- Application of frameworks for technology adoption
- Assessment of innovation drivers and constraints
- Leadership of innovation teams and projects
- Strategic identification of collaboration and market opportunities
- Start Anytime? Yes
Microcredential Courses
- Course Level
- Postgraduate
- Subject Area
- SCMGT Supply Chain Management
- Academic Direction
- City St George's, University of London