DTE 510 Cultivating a Culture of Innovation

Innovation is no longer just a ‘nice-to-have’, but rather plays a crucial role in the success and growth of leaders and organizations. In this course, students will explore pathways to creating, leading, and sustaining a culture of innovation. Throughout the course students will examine and apply techniques to foster a creative and collaborative work environment, investigate barriers to innovation, and develop plans for embedding a culture of change into any organization. Students will also examine leadership theories that foster innovation and aspects of organizational behavior. Pre-requisite(s): DTE 500 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours