Foundations of Innovation
Issued by
Deakin University
Foundations of Innovation, Deakin University's microcredential, co-designed with the International Centre for Transformational Entrepreneurship, Coventry University and Mark Cameron CEO of W3. Digital enables the earner to investigate some fundamental theories of and catalysts for innovation, including economic and social motivations, and develop skillset required to identify and analyse current and future opportunities for innovation.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This earner’s identification was verified using an automated online ID verification. During the course the earner was an enrolled Deakin University student with the rights, responsibilities, access to resources and scrutiny of academic integrity required by this educational institution.
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The earner passed a formal assessment submitting a written response to two supplied videos and a short (approximately 3 minutes) video based on a potential or actual situation related to their own professional context.
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Successfully completed this online course with learning activities and formal assessment typically requiring 50-75 hours.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Describe the multifaceted and complex nature of innovation.
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Identify and explain underlying motives for innovation engagement by both individuals and organisations.
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Demonstrate an understanding of institutional context that conditions innovative behaviours.
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Illustrate how an organisation utilises its innovation ecosystems in order to successfully deliver the innovation.
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This microcredential provides the earner with bankable credit (0.5 credit points) towards one or more specified post graduate degrees (award course) at Deakin University. The credit is redeemed on successful application to study the degree.
Standards
This microcredential aligns with AQF9 (Masters level) standard.
ECTS 3.75 credits