Software Innovation
2024/2025
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module adds to knowledge obtained in the 3rd and 4th semesters of the bachelor's degree programmes in Computer Science and Software, including System Development and Agile Software Engineering.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
By software innovation is meant innovation based on software. The emphasis is on innovation in products and processes, but also the management of the innovation part in development projects is included in the subject.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student should gain knowledge of the following:
- software Innovation theory:
- central paradigms and theories of innovation and innovation processes
- personal and organizational prerequisites for innovation
- theories and concepts of software innovation
- Innovation Methods:
- methodologies and methods to support innovation
- techniques and tools for software innovation
- Innovation Practice:
- experience with methods and techniques in innovative processes
- assessing the strengths and weaknesses of innovative software development processes
Skills
- be able to explain precisely and using the concepts of the subject the subject's theories
- be able to explain approaches to selecting and leading innovative processes in software development
- be able to discuss types and prerequisites for software innovation
- be able to explain and discuss tools and techniques to support software innovation
Competences
- be able to assess the innovative potential of a software-intensive product or software-intensive process
Type of instruction
The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. § 17.
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 | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: The Study board for Computer Science at cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Software innovation |
| Module code | DSNDATFK211 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
