Open Innovation

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• explain what open innovation is and its impact on competitive advantage;
• compare open innovation against other innovation models in product, process and service contexts;
• identify sources of ideas and ways of engaging with open innovation across the supply chain;
• identify the challenges associated with the implementation of open innovation;
• and apply open innovation in service, product and process contexts.
• The course builds on research and practice on open innovation, supply chain management and intellectual capital within Durham University Business School.

Open Innovation is designed for anyone with an interest in research and development, or supply chain management. It will be equally relevant to those working in either services, process or product-orientated businesses. A business background is not essential but is advantageous.