Knowledge

The student...

has advanced knowledge on user driven innovation theory and the methods employed to involve users in processes
has knowledge as to how organizations employ lead user innovation and co-creative methods to build insights and to reduce risk
has specialist knowledge of the theories, research methods and analytics employed in user driven innovation
has in-depth knowledge as the organizational requirements in delivering user driven innovation including how to combine open and closed innovation, enabling adaptation and overcoming barriers to change

Skills

The student...

is able to align user driven innovation practices with the requirements of an innovation strategy
knows how to apply the different innovation methods in a relevant way to meet specific objectives
can use the research methods and data analysis to develop relevant insights and to build a business case for change
can discuss user innovation from different theoretical and empirical perspectives
can apply their knowledge and skills to structure and manage a user driven innovation process for an organization and be capable of adapting the process when circumstances change

General competence

The student...

can analyse the relevant ethical issues in user driven innovation
is able to adapt the knowledge and skills acquired in the course to solve problems in new fields of activity and contexts
can contribute to new thinking and help develop the processes around user driven innovation
has the confidence to challenge the theory around user driven innovation and to suggest alternative perspectives

Subject description UDI4100

User-Driven Innovation