APDZ 331 Managing Creativity & Innovation

5 credits

The unique role of the manager who is responsible for creation and design is examined. Particular attention is paid to the skills needed to lead a team of creative professionals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BTAD Program.
Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and describe major design paradigm shifts
Describe the creative process and the concept development process
Describe theoretical frameworks of organizational behavior
Analyze and synthesize how applying organizational behavior frameworks contribute to the sustainability and success of organizations
Describe how personality types influence productivity and performance in organizations
Recommend group leadership and management techniques that allow for creativity and innovation
Develop and practice effective roles in team collaboration and leadership
Give examples of how schedules, budgets and product quality are inter-related