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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme has specifically laid out systematic processes to make strategic decisions about innovative products or services that will help Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Managers in the coming times to avoid common pitfalls. The course helps Entrepreneurs to understand if the idea they have in their head is worth it or not, whether they should pursue it or not, if it is able to develop into a fully-functional Practical and Economical Project.

To answer all of it, the programme teaches the students to analyse the feasibility of the seed of an Innovative Idea related to a Start-up or any Entrepreneur or some Project. The course does it all through problem- framing methods, and also uses deep Data Analysis. All of such processes and algorithms are collectively known as ‘Scientific Approach’- the sole motive of this course.

A Unique Selling Point of the programme is that it is structured to be Highly Interactive, including exercises related to real-life scenarios and real-world Applications of each topic. The harsh implications of the project idea are also showcased with the help of a varied range of examples and Case Studies, eventually accounting to a Scientific Approach to Innovation Management.

The Highlights

  • Flexible deadlines
  • 100% Online Course
  • Shareable certificate
  • Entire course in English
  • Course duration of 13 hours
  • Financial aid available
  • Flexible learning
  • Provided by University of Bocconi 
  • Certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

  • Exercises
  • Framed problems
  • Case Studies
  • instructor-led training.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2435yesCoursera

The Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme details are given below:

The course is free for learning enthusiasts. Although, in case of redeeming a certificate a charge needs to be paid -

Fee Structure

Type of Purchase

Amount in Rs.

Fee without a Certificate

NIL

Fee for Certification

Rs. 2,435


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates will be issued with a certificate of completion once the programme is completed and that the candidate submits all that is required for this programme. An e-certificate will be given which is a shareable one.

What you will learn

Data science knowledge

The Scientific Approach to Innovation Management program is specially designed for Innovators, Management Enthusiasts, and Professionals. Countering common downfalls related to a Project. 

As the program successfully reaches the closure phase, candidates will learn and develop different skills that are mentioned below:

  • Problem-solving with a scientific approach
  • Evaluating the feasibility of an idea
  • Analyzing the feasibility of an innovative idea
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
  • Developing a practical and economical project

Who it is for

A multi-dimensional course, the Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme caters to the professional requirements. This programme is ideal for people: 

  • Involved in Businesses who are a part in the process of Innovation and Development in their arena of work.
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Managers
  • Innovators

Admission Details

The Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme procedure is very directive and simple. Students are only required to keep their card or Internet Banking Details handy.

Candidates may follow the given steps to register themselves:

Step 1: Visit https://www.coursera.org/learn/scientific-approach-innovation-management. Sign up using an Email ID and set up a strong alphanumeric password. 

Step 2: Click on ‘Enroll for Free.’

Step 3: Choose your programme type between ‘Full Course, No Certificate’ and ‘Purchase Course’. You can also apply for a ‘Financial Aid’.

Step 4: There is an extensive list of requirements for availing Financial Aid, and only their fulfilment will lead to its Procurement. Kindly check all the requirements before filling the form. Once you submit the form, its acceptance or rejection will be notified.

Step 5: If you want to pay for multiple courses, click on ‘Shop More’, else proceed with the checkout.

Step 6: The course will be added to the cart in case of ‘Purchase Course.’ Enter a coupon code, if available. Else, fill in your card details and check the billing options. 

Step 7: Finally click ‘Buy’. You can access the lessons after completing your transaction.

Step 8: In case of ‘Free Course, No certificate’, just signing in and registering will unlock the course.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Welcome to the course
  • Operation efficiency vs strategic efficiency
  • What data can and cannot do
  • Strategic efficiency
  • What does the scientific approach do: the Galilean manager
  • Inkdome case
  • What is innovation
  • The structure of the innovation decision
  • Risk and Uncertainty
  • Type I and type II errors in innovation decisions
  • Interactive tour of the Museum of Failure
  • Antecedents of the Scientific Approach
  • The Building Blocks: THEED
  • Formulate and apply theories to managerial problems
  • Tools: business model canvas and other tools
Readings
  • Readings & Videos
  • Recap slides
  • Background material (extended slides)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 1

Videos
  • Basic tools: probabilities
  • Conditional probabilities and the Bayes Theorem
  • The Scientific Approach: Theory and Mechanisms
  • Using the organization to set the decision rule
  • The Scientific Approach: summary and its use in practice
  • How to derive hypotheses from a theory
  • Hypotheses and their context [p values don’t always matter]
  • Cases
  • Design and logic of hypothesis testing (download the attached datasets)
  • The use of experiments in innovation management
  • Randomized Control Trials
  • Split and multivariate tests
  • Quasi Experimental Design
  • Innovation metrics
  • Metrics validity and reliability
  • Metrics validity
  • Metrics reliability
Readings
  • Readings & Videos
  • Recap slides
  • Background material (extended slides)
Practice Exercise
  • Exercise 1
  • Exercise 2
  • Week 2

Videos
  • Correlation vs causality
  • Regression analysis: Theory
  • Regression analysis: Application
  • Interview with Mimoto: paving the way for electric mobility using a scientific approach
  • Interview with Eni Gas and Power: leveraging big data to uncover customer preferences
  • Using data to answer important questions at Google
  • How firms and startups can gather and analyze data to test hypotheses
  • Reflection critical evaluation
Readings
  • Readings & Videos
  • Recap slides
  • Background material (extended slides)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 3

Videos
  • Difference-in-difference approach: Theory (download the attached datasets)
  • Difference-in-difference approach: Examples (download the attached datasets)
  • Instrumental variables: Theory (download the attached datasets)
  • Instrumental variables: Examples (download the attached datasets)
  • Data science vs causal links
  • Machine learning for innovation management decisions
  • Summary, conclusions, limitations of the scientific approach
Readings
  • Readings & Videos
  • Recap slides
  • Background material (extended slides)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 4

Instructors

Bocconi University, Milan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the benefits of taking up this course with Coursera?

Coursera has expertise in the Online Learning Process and Offers Flexible Learning with Valuable Certification helpful in increasing Employability and enhancing CV.

2: How long will it take to complete the course?

The course extends up to 13 hours of learning and can be pursued in accordance with the availability of the candidate.

3: What kind of projects do I need to complete?

Students need to complete projects on real-world topics that are based on the scientific approach to Innovative Management. This helps candidates to implement their learnings and test them.

4: What is the qualification of instructors?

All the instructors for the Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme are experts from the field of Management and Technology.

5: What all services are provided after purchasing the course?

Once the Candidate makes a Purchase of the course, he/she will have access to all the Course Material included Graded Assignments. An E-Certificate will also be offered after the completion of the course.

6: Does Coursera provide a Financial Aid?

Yes, Coursers provides Financial Aid to those who cannot bear the cost of the Programme. The candidate needs to fill an application after enrolment for the course. The acceptance or rejection of the application will be informed later on.

7: The course falls under which category?

The Scientific Approach to Innovation Management programme falls under the category of Entrepreneurship, Management, and Technology.

8: Who is the provider of the course?

The University of Bocconi is the actual Provider of the course and it does so through Coursera.

9: Is the programme for free?

Yes, the programme is free for learning although to avail certification, payment of a fee is needed.

10: What if there is no option for accessing a ‘Free Course’?

In case of unavailability of the Option for accessing a Free Course, one can either opt for a Free Trial or even apply for Financial Aid.

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