AI and Innovation Management, 3 credits

Main field of study with advanced study

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering including an independent project 15 credits or Degree of Bachelor of Science including an independent project 15 credits or the equivalent. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish högskoleingenjörsexamen or Swedish kandidatexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university. Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted.

The course is given as a single subject course.

This course aims to reflect on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innovation Management. Following successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• describe how AI can support the innovation process
• summarize the benefits and risks of AI in the innovation process

Skills and ability

• apply methods and frameworks to adopt AI in products, services, and technology developments
• manage AI in innovation processes in different organization contexts

Judgement and approach

• reflect on environmental aspects (e.g., regulations) around AI for its use in innovation management

The course introduces the concept of innovation management and its types. Aspects related to the TOE framework (technology, organization, and environmental) are discussed. The course examines how AI can benefit products, services and technology developments. The course is divided into three modules that cover product innovation (e.g., NPD), service innovation, and technology development.

Students achieve the course objectives by participating in practical exercises through web-based learning interactions, podcasts, and examinations and reflections on the introduction of AI in the innovation process

The course is based on blended learning through lectures, seminars, and online learning. The course includes practical exercises based on reflective essays, quizzes, and podcasts. All course information and material are uploaded to the Halmstad University learning platform.

The course is examined through individual assignments and written take-home examinations.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.

Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.