Short Course: Innovation Management
About
The aim of the module is to introduce key concepts in the field of Innovation Management and to develop an understanding of both theory and application in a range of organisational settings.
The module covers Innovation Management from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It introduces students to the underlying processes of innovation within organisations or different types. Moreover, the nature of innovation-based business models is examined and critiqued.
The following content will be covered on the course:
- A process prospective
- The dimensions of creativity and innovation
- Creativity and innovation networks and systems
- Creativity and innovation performance measures
- Learning and knowledge management models
- Learning and knowledge management in the context of creativity and innovation
- People of leadership criteria
- Open and closed innovation
- Business models
- Open innovation business models
Delivery format
This course requires on-campus attendance, at our Belfast campus, during Semester 1, in 2025, starting Tuesday 21 October.
The course runs on the following dates:
- Tuesday 21 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday 22 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
- Thursday 23 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
* Please note, dates and timetabling may be subject to change.
Students will also be expected to complete reading, research and write an assignment outside the taught days.
Career options
Students will be able to use the knowledge on this course to drive change in their organisation.
The skills learned on this course are transferrable to a number of organisations, sectors and roles.
Students may wish to study other masters level courses which could lead to a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree.
Campus
Belfast
Term Dates
This module is taught in semester 1.
Teaching days will be 21, 22, 23 October 2025
Contact
If you have any queries about the course, please email engage@ulster.ac.uk
Further Information
Modules
This is a 20 credit module short course.
Entry requirements
You should hold a Second-Class Honours Degree or better OR have significant managerial / business experience.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are 18 or over at the point of enrolment;
- have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress your application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements including competency in English (as evidenced by GCSE Grade C in English or alternative). For English competency, a degree taught in UK or Ireland covers this requirement. If your degree is from outside the UK or Ireland, please see our list of acceptable qualifications or tests.
- are available to register in person at the campus as required.
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process, and have provided evidence of such, on a first come , first served basis. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
When creating your application you will need to have the following documents saved electronically as they need to be uploaded as part of the application process:
- Passport
- Evidence of having right to work and undertake training in the UK*
- Degree Certificate
- English Competency (If you have a degree from UK/ROI, you don't need to provide anything else
* Holders of UK or Irish passports automatically have this right. if you hold a passport from another nation, please provide evidence of UK immigration permissions to include a ShareCode and/or BRP.
To select the correct course, in the field called Please select the subject area, select Business Improvement from the drop down box. Then select Innovation Management from the next drop down box.
