Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Thorough understanding of computer science principles that were presented in the previous semester.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

In this context, software innovation implies the wide definition of innovation related to software development. Emphasis is on innovation, products and processes but also leadership of innovative work and personal and organizational prerequisites for innovation are included in the course.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Software innovation theory:

• central theories about innovation and innovation processes
• personal and organizational conditions for innovation
• theories of software innovation

Innovation methods:

• general methods and techniques to support innovation
• specific methods and techniques for software innovation

Innovation practice:

• experience with methods and techniques in creative and innovative processes
• assessment of strengths and weaknesses of the methods and techniques for creative and innovative processes for software development

Skills

• able to explain theories accurately using professional concepts
• able to explain approaches to selection and management of innovative processes in software development
• able to discuss personal and organizational prerequisites for software innovation
• use own experience to explain and discuss tools and techniques supporting software innovation

Competences

• be able to assess the innovative potential of a software product or software-supported process.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized according to the general teaching methods for the education, cf. chapter 3

Extent and expected workload

It is expected that the student uses 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Software Innovation
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As indicated in the Faculty evaluation criteria

Additional information

Contact: The Study board for Computer Science at cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854