FÖ0435, Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Business Administration, Horticultural Science

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to theoretical knowledge in innovation management and product development processes, with application on horticultural and agricultural firms. On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• explain and analyze how innovation processes, different developmental strategies and product development, within the horticultural sector, can be implemented based on long-term sustainability perspectives,
• describe and to give an account of knowledge- and innovation systems, with application to the horticultural sector,
• discuss systems thinking and show ability to integrate several different system perspectives (e.g. innovation system, knowledge system, product development system, firm/organization system),
• explain the concepts circular economy and biobased economy and how these principles may be applied within the horticultural area.

Content

The course focus on:

• theory in innovation processes and product development.
• methods to analyse user needs, wants and demand.
• how innovation- and developmental processes can be linked with focus on end users´ needs, wants and demand.
• how product- and innovation projects can be planned, performed and led.
• to analyse problems and suggest sustainable developmental strategies in order to reach long term sustainability goals.
• theories on learning organisations.
• oral and written communication directed towards different target groups.

Three dimensions provide and overall and central starting point; 1. The firm´s internal processes, 2. The sectorial system (the horticultural industry) and 3. An expanded perspective that includes social, economic and ecological factors that affect long-term sustainability.

Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of People and Society

Cooperating departments

Department of Biosystems and Technology Department of Plant Breeding Department of Plant Protection Biology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Horticultural Science - Master's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201