AC51005 Technology Innovation Management Mini Guide
For the full module guide see AC51005 full guide
For the module web site visit https://my.dundee.ac.uk/
Organisation
The Module Co-Ordinator for this module is Dr Annalu Waller.
If you want to talk about an aspect of the module, or your work on it, please make an appointment to see one of the lecturer(s):
Dr Annalu Waller, awaller@computing.dundee.ac.uk, 2.02 QMB
Mr David Farquhar, david.farquhar@2in10.com,
If you use email, please include "AC51005" in the heading.
Module Content and timetable
| Week | Topics Covered |
| One | |
| Two | |
| Three | |
| Four | Intro to module and to 2in10. Product/Channel Intro (incl. Software as a Service & Open Source Software); MRD |
| Five | 2 in 10: Implementing MRD Processes |
| Six | 2 in 10: Product lifecycle; Product management & engineering (incl Software as a Service vrs Software as a Product; Managing Open Source Software) |
| Seven | Intellectual Property in general; Intellectual property in relation to Copyright; Guest Entrepreneurs |
| Eight | Due Diligence; Technology Transfer |
| Nine | 2 in 10: Positioning; Assumptions |
| Ten | Assignment Work |
| Eleven | Presentations |
| Twelve | Revision |
| Thirteen | Exams |
Assessment and Course-Work
Coursework counts for 40% of the final module mark.
The final degree exam counts for 60% of the final module mark.
The assignment will be undertaken in pairs. You are expected to complete a peer assessment form at the end of the assignment.
Assignments
| C/W No. | Title | Format | Handed out | Due Date | When to do | Effort Expected | Return Date | % |
| AC51005.1 | Essay: Approaches to the Development and Marketing of Innovative Technology. | Electronic Submission. | Week 4 | Friday, 5pm, Week 8 | Weeks 4 to 8 | Week 10 | 10 | |
| AC51005.2 | Development of an MRD for software to support MRD development. | Presentation and paper submission. | Week 4 | Week 11 | Week 4-11 | Week 13 | 30 |
Resource List
Format: Title, Author, Publisher, ISBN.
Essential Titles
- Crossing the Chasm, Geoffrey Moore, Capstone, 1-84112-063-4.
Recommended Titles
- Enterpreneurship, Hisrich, R.D. and Peters, M.P., Irwin/McGraw Hill, .

