INST 4700 - Effective Management of Change and Innovation

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course explores the challenges of need identification and validation, customer discovery and development, and the systematic process of effectively implementing innovation. Students will also learn how to identify and manage the barriers encountered when leading people and organizations through periods of change. Throughout this class, students will channel their discovery of these topics toward a specific project that is relevant to the student’s area of interest, employer, or a current problem of practice. Work on the project will involve gathering and evaluating interview and other data, benefiting from professional feedback, and ultimately presenting the final analysis or solution to professionals. Credit(s): 3