Courses
Creativity and Innovation - Thinking Outside the Box for your Business
| Duration | Mode | Level | Application to | Latest Points | ||||
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| 8 weeks | Part Time | N/A | Adult and Continuing Education, AIT |
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The purpose of this course is to introduce and study creativity – lateral thinking or what is commonly referred to as thinking ‘outside of the box’. The application of these thought processes include innovation in business life and in the resolution of problems.
Definitions of Creativity, Innovations and Inventions
• History of Inventions
• Modern Creative Figures; De Bono, Dyson, Einstein, Buzan
• Types of Thinking; Divergent, Convergent
• Levels of Innovation
• Technical and Physical Contradictions
• Resource Analysis
• Identity of Systems
• Scientific Effects and Applications
Various models and tools are examined and appraised with practical applications and examples explored in class.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Modules
Progression
Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities
Additional Information
Duration: 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing: 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee: €220
