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DBA Chief Innovation Officer

Innovation Management

Eight modules explore the development of innovation capabilities: creative thinking, organisational idea systems, new product development, commercialisation, partnerships and organisational culture.

Programme Overview

Eight modules explore the development of innovation capabilities: creative thinking, organisational idea systems, new product development, commercialisation, partnerships and organisational culture.

The Academy's academic model joins research methodology, advanced analytics, international professional practice and the continuous review of scientific and regulatory knowledge. The academic structure is organised around the programme’s principal research subjects and professional applications.

Academic research profile

Innovation methods and organisational renewal

Examine the transformation of scientific and creative ideas into research programmes, products, organisational capabilities and sustainable sources of competitive development.

Intended research capabilities

Analyse an organisation’s innovation environment; apply idea-generation and selection methods; evaluate partnerships and commercialisation pathways; propose measurable and ethically responsible innovation initiatives.

Teaching and research materials combine the Academy's four core dimensions: methodological design, critical analytics, comparative international practice and the review of current scientific and jurisdiction-specific evidence.

DBA academic framework8 curriculum unitsResearch-based curriculum

Structure and Curriculum

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Module 1Innovation in Management Practice: Concepts and Foundations
Chapter 1An Introduction to Innovation Theory
Chapter 2The Role of Innovation in Contemporary Business
Chapter 3Types and Classification of Innovation
Chapter 4Management Approaches to Innovation Implementation
Chapter 5Case Studies of Successful Innovation Projects
Chapter 6Defining and Classifying Innovation
Chapter 7The Innovation Life Cycle
Chapter 8Classical and Contemporary Theories of Innovation
Chapter 9The Diffusion of Innovations
Chapter 10Disruptive Innovation and the Systems Perspective
Module 2Creative Thinking Techniques
Chapter 1Foundations of Creative Thinking
Chapter 2Methods and Techniques for Generating Ideas
Chapter 3Applying Creative Thinking to Business Problems
Chapter 4Developing Individual and Team Creativity
Chapter 5Practical Creativity Exercises
Chapter 6Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Chapter 7Growth Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Chapter 8Support Mechanisms for SME Innovation
Chapter 9Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts and Objectives
Chapter 10Business Models of Social Entrepreneurship
Module 3Identifying New Ideas and Developing a Corporate Idea-Management System
Chapter 1Identifying and Sourcing New Ideas
Chapter 2Implementing Organisational Idea Management Systems
Chapter 3Tools and Platforms for Idea Management
Chapter 4Selecting and Developing Ideas
Chapter 5Case Studies of Corporate Idea Management
Chapter 6Foundations of Innovation Project Management
Chapter 7Project Life Cycles and Planning
Chapter 8Project Scheduling and Resource Management
Chapter 9Managing Innovation Project Teams
Chapter 10Project Management Methodologies: PRINCE2, Agile and Scrum
Module 4Managing New Product Development
Chapter 1Product Life Cycle Management
Chapter 2Methods and Processes of New Product Development
Chapter 3Managing New Product Development Projects
Chapter 4Agile and Lean Development Methods
Chapter 5Risk Assessment and Management in Product Development
Chapter 6Defining and Classifying Emerging Technologies
Chapter 7The Impact of Technology on Business Processes
Chapter 8Technology Trends and Their Implications
Chapter 9The Future of Technology in Business
Chapter 10Information Technology as a Driver of Innovation
Module 5Engaging Partners in Innovation
Chapter 1The Role of Partners in Innovation Ecosystems
Chapter 2Strategies and Models for Partner Collaboration
Chapter 3Managing Innovation Networks and Alliances
Chapter 4Implementing Collaborative Innovation Projects
Chapter 5Case Studies of Successful Innovation Partnerships
Chapter 6Foundations of Innovation Marketing
Chapter 7The Distinctive Features of Innovation Marketing
Chapter 8Bringing Innovative Products and Services to Market
Chapter 9Innovation Promotion Strategies
Chapter 10Market Research and Customer Analysis
Module 6Innovation Commercialisation and Performance Metrics
Chapter 1Methods of Innovation Commercialisation
Chapter 2Market Assessment and Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 3Innovation Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Chapter 4Innovation Portfolio Management
Chapter 5Case Studies in Commercialising Innovation
Chapter 6Foundations of Knowledge Management
Chapter 7Strategies and Methods of Knowledge Management
Chapter 8Creating, Storing and Sharing Organisational Knowledge
Chapter 9The Relationship between Knowledge and Innovation
Chapter 10Technology Tools for Knowledge Management
Module 7Building an Innovation-Friendly Organisational Climate
Chapter 1Factors Affecting the Organisational Innovation Climate
Chapter 2Developing an Innovation-Oriented Corporate Culture
Chapter 3Employee Motivation and Incentives for Innovation
Chapter 4Executive Leadership and Support for Innovation
Chapter 5Evaluating and Improving the Innovation Climate
Chapter 6Financial Analysis for Innovation
Chapter 7Appraising Innovation Projects
Chapter 8Financial Risk Management in Innovation
Chapter 9Innovation Budgeting and Financial Planning
Chapter 10Sources of Innovation Investment and Finance
Module 8Leadership in the Innovation Process
Chapter 1The Role of Leadership in Innovation
Chapter 2Competencies of Innovation Leaders
Chapter 3Leadership Strategies and Styles in Innovation Management
Chapter 4Case Studies of Leading Innovators
Chapter 5Practical Development of Innovation Leadership Skills
Chapter 6The Characteristics of an Innovation Leader
Chapter 7Building Innovation Teams
Chapter 8Managing Team Dynamics
Chapter 9Diversity and Inclusion in Innovation Teams
Chapter 10Motivation and Innovation Performance

Research Approach

Academic development begins with a clear research question and appropriate methodological design. Analytical models are examined alongside international cases and applicable jurisdiction-specific legal requirements. Scientific and regulatory claims are evaluated through source verification and continuing methodological review.

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