GLMI 712 : Understanding and Managing Creativity

Business and Economics

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Explores theories and research on creativity in both well-established and entrepreneurial organisations at different levels of analysis – individual, groups and firms. Includes topics such as factors impacting creativity, how to manage creative teams and individuals, and how to develop a creative climate in the organisation.

Course Overview

This course attracts students looking to explore the concept of creativity in-depth and from an organisational perspective. Students are exposed to a broad range of (sometimes competing) approaches to understanding and managing creativity at various organisational levels - from the individual level to the broader organisation and beyond. The relationships between entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity also form a key component of this course. Whilst studying creativity theoretically, students are expected to apply their insights and approach learning in creative and collaborative ways throughout the Semester.  In order to succeed in this course, students should be open to reading widely from a range of disciplines, willing to discuss ideas with others and ready to challenge themselves to try new things. 

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Graduate Profile: Master of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the theoretical and practical perspectives of creativity within the context of entrepreneurship and innovation (Capability 1)
  2. Evaluate factors that might impede and/or enhance creativity in entrepreneurial and innovative contexts (Capability 2 and 3)
  3. Assess the challenges of managing creativity in a variety of organisational contexts and across different levels of analysis including individual, groups and firms (Capability 1 and 2)
  4. Articulate and apply personal approaches to creativity in both individual and group work through creative practice and reflection (Capability 5.1)
  5. Develop and demonstrate interpersonal communication skills through team work, collaboration and workshop delivery (Capability 4.1 and 4.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Student-led workshop 40% Group & Individual Coursework
Project 30% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Essay
Student-led workshop
Project

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 3 hours of class time, 4 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 3 hours of work on assignments and coursework each week. 

Learning Resources

A Talis reading list will support the course. Students are expected to read prior to class in order to engage fully with discussions and class activities. Readings are primarily academic in nature. 

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 11/12/2019 12:35 a.m.