In this page you can find information about the Business Innovation Design Minor of the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences that will start in September 2017. Innovation is a top priority for organizations these days. However, finding innovators within the organization can be a challenge. This minor will give you the skills to fulfill that need and lead innovation in large organizations. The Mi
nor in Business Innovation Design has been developed in collaboration with Business models Inc., Utrecht Inc., digital communication agency Greenberry, the Research Group on Cooperative Entrepreneurship of the HU and a number of corporate partners, that is why our approach is hands-on. You will form interdisciplinary teams and work on a real innovation challenge within a large organization such as KLM, UWV, Wolters Kluwer, Achmea, PON automotive and Careyn. At least two days per week you will be based in the assigned company and work closely with their employees. The minor consists of four learning phases over 20 weeks. We will work with LEAN startup and design thinking methodologies to teach you about innovation in companies. Through workshops, teamwork and personal coaching you will have the opportunity to hone your leadership and entrepreneurial skills. You will conduct research to write a case study on the company you work for. During Learning Days you will demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the presence of the corporate partners, while the Conference Days will provide you with in-depth understanding of different conceptual models, methods and best practices. By the end of this minor you could create a new value proposition or come up with new strategies that open up new business opportunities for the company. Features of the programme:
-Co-designed with corporate partners
-Problem-based education
-Students are embedded in a company
-Possibilities for star performers to stay in the company after the minor
-Learn by working for an actual company and through conference days and coaching