Innovation Management
Type: Compulsory (OB)
Area: Production
ECTS: 3
Total value in hours: 90
Classroom hours: 30
Other contact hours: 2
Time for directed work (non face-to-face): 30
Hours for self-study and independent learning: 28
Department: Music Management
Competences developed in the course
Transversal competencies
CT1: Organise and plan work efficiently and in a motivating manner.
CT2: Gather meaningful information, analyse it, synthesise it and manage it appropriately.
CT3: Solve problems and make decisions aligned with work objectives.
CT4: Use information and communication technologies efficiently.
CT5: Understand and use at least one foreign language in professional contexts.
CT6: Exercise self-criticism regarding professional and interpersonal practice.
CT7: Use communication skills and constructive criticism in teamwork.
CT8: Develop ideas and arguments in a reasoned and critical manner.
CT9: Integrate effectively into multidisciplinary teams and diverse cultural contexts.
CT10: Lead and manage working groups.
CT11: Develop a professional ethic based on aesthetic, environmental and diversity awareness.
CT12: Adapt competitively to cultural, social and artistic changes and select appropriate continuous training pathways.
CT13: Pursue excellence and quality in professional activity.
CT14: Master research methodology for generating projects, ideas and viable solutions.
CT15: Work autonomously and value initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
General competencies
CG5: Know the technological resources of one’s field and their applications in music.
CG10: Argue and express viewpoints on diverse musical concepts.
CG14: Understand the historical development of music across different traditions from a critical perspective.
CG16: Understand the social, cultural and economic context of musical practice, locally and globally.
CG17: Be familiar with different musical styles and practices to understand and enrich one’s field.
CG18: Communicate professionally in written and oral form using appropriate technical and general vocabulary.
CG23: Value musical creation as the sonic expression of rich and complex structural thought.
CG25: Use study and research methodologies for continuous development and innovation.
CG26: Link musical activity to scientific, humanistic and artistic disciplines.
CG27: Apply legislation related to the professional field.
Specific competencies
PG6: Possess in-depth knowledge of historical and recent repertoires across musical practices and styles.
PG9: Understand professional environments of musical activity and their specific characteristics.
PG12: Master the characteristics of the music business while maintaining artistic quality.
PG13: Possess leadership and management skills to motivate and lead human teams.
PG14: Define and apply strategies proactively.
Learning outcomes (general objectives)
- Be able to produce an internal and environmental diagnosis using the conceptual and practical tools of strategic planning.
- Plan in the short, medium and long term, considering the importance of the strategic dimension and the need to remain operational.
- Possess the necessary tools to apply quality and innovation strategies in musical organisations.
- Acquire the methodologies required to manage complex human teams through motivation and participation.
Contents
Conceptual analysis of innovation. Tools and strategies for innovation. Innovative management models. Innovative practices.
Teaching methodology
The teaching–learning methodology includes lecture sessions (presentation of topics), debate and discussion sessions, group work sessions and sessions in which students present topics.
Assessment systems
The assessment system is continuous assessment, based on diagnostic assessment and formalised through summative assessment that leads to the final grade. Continuous assessment is carried out through different records derived from specific assessment activities such as class participation and work, presentation of assignments in class, completion of tasks and/or readings outside class, submission of written assignments, or written or oral examinations.