Innovation (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student: - Identifies socially and globally influential streams of change. - Is able to apply futures thinking in their own professional working environment. - Understands the preconditions, stages and methods of the innovation process. - Is able to promote creative, practical problem solving.

Content (course unit)

During the course, concepts of future and the basics of foresight activities are learned. In addition to this, students will get acquainted with what innovations are and how innovativeness and innovation know-how can be promoted in working life. Futures thinking, innovation competence and the use of creative methods in innovation activities are applied in practice through given assignments.

Prerequisites (course unit)

You can participate in the course at any stage of your studies and other previous Humak studies are not required. There are no separate entry-level or competence requirements.

Location and time

Duration 1.6.-31.7.2025.

Exam schedules

It is possible to attempt exams three times during their validity period. Three attempts correspond to one actual attempt and two retakes, meaning retake opportunities are included in the course. There is no need to inform the guiding lecturer separately about the utilization of retake opportunities.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment comprises two written exercises and an exam.Your final grade will be the average of your results for each of these assessments.You will also complete an Innovation Search task and participate in group discussions, but these do not count towards your final grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

There are no webinars in this course.

Learning materials

See course website for more details about materials.

Student workload

This course represents about 130 hours' coursework.

Content scheduling

See course website for more details.

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative delivery methods for this course.

Practical training and working life cooperation

This course does not include work placements.

Further information

All students whose curriculum includes this course are eligible to enroll, regardless of whether their cohort is specifically listed with a code for this course. Teacher: Minna Hautio In this course, you will learn what it means to forecast the future and how to do it. We will also explore what innovation - and innovating - means in practice, and how to foster innovation in your professional life. You will gain the basic knowledge and skills you need to navigate the innovation process. You will also learn the basics of futures studies and foresight. Come and explore what innovation means for you, develop your own ability to innovate and gain important professional skills. No specific entry requirements.