| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| A1 | To acquire basic knowledge of the management of a textile/fashion firm at a strategic, operational and functional level |
| A5 | To develop the necessary skills to generate creative and innovative ideas |
| A6 | To know and to know how to use the necessary tools to implement, conceptualize and launch collections |
| A9 | To master the logistics process of a fashion firm from a global perspective, from procurement to manufacturing and transportation, with a special focus on the typical textile industry processes: selection of materials and fabrics, patternmaking, manufacturing, etc, … |
| A13 | To know the impact of technology on the different processes of the textile industry |
| B1 | That students demonstrate that they acquired and understood knowledge in a study area that originates from general secondary education and that can be found at a level that, though usually supported by advanced textbooks, also includes aspects implying knowledge from the avantgarde of its field of study |
| B2 | That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional form, and have the competencies that are usually demonstrated through elaboration and advocacy of arguments and problem resolution within their field of study |
| B3 | That students have the capacity to collect and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) in order to issue judgements that include a reflection upon relevant topics in the social, scientific or ethical realm |
| B4 | That students may convey information, ideas, problems and solution to the public, both specialized and not |
| B5 | That students develop those learning skills that are needed to undertake ulterior studies with a high degree of autonomy |
| B6 | Capacity for cooperation, team-work and collaborative learning in interdisciplinary settings |
| B7 | Capacity to analyse trends (critical thinking) |
| B8 | Capacity to plan, organize and manage resources and operations |
| B9 | Capacity to analyse, diagnose and take decisions |
| C2 | Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language. |
| C3 | Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning. |
| C5 | Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial culture and the useful means for enterprising people. |
| C7 | Developing the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams in order to offer proposals that can contribute to a sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development. |
| C8 | Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society. |
| C9 | Ability to manage times and resources: developing plans, prioritizing activities, identifying critical points, establishing goals and accomplishing them. |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| Knowledge acquisition of theoretical and practical concepts necessary to face decisions associated with the innovation strategy implementation in a fashion company on the grounds of the understanding of the functioning of the innovative process and the elements that make up the R&D&I Systems. | A1 A5 A6 A9 A13 |
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 |
C2 C3 C5 C7 C8 C9 |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Innovation strategy | 1. Concepts, models and processes 2. Innovation strategy 3. Creativity and innovation |
| Innovation management | 4. Technology watch and competitive intelligence 5. R&D management 6. Innovation funding |
| Implementing innovation | 7. Market adoption 8. Managing Intellectual Property |
| Emergent technologies in the fashion industry | 9. New products 10. New processes |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Supervised projects | A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 C5 C7 C9 | 3 | 27 | 30 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A1 A9 B1 B2 B3 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| Practical test: | A1 A13 B1 B3 B7 B8 B9 C9 C3 | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| Case study | A1 A9 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 C8 C9 | 7.5 | 20 | 27.5 |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A1 A5 A6 A9 A13 B1 B3 B8 C5 C8 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| ICT practicals | A1 A9 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B9 C3 C8 C9 | 7.5 | 13.5 | 21 |
| Online forum | B2 B3 B7 C2 C3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Seminar | A9 A13 B3 B7 C8 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Personalized attention | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Supervised projects | Realization of a group work along with its final presentation. The content and requirements of this project will be notified to students during the first weeks of classes. |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | Final test on the theoretical content of the course that may combine different types of questions (short answer questions, essay questions, practical exercises and objective or test questions). |
| Practical test: | Final test on the practical content of the course. |
| Case study | Resolution of proposed cases either individually or in groups. These cases will be notified throughout the course, according to the work plan and may include presentations, debates or guided discussions. |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | Presentation of the contents that are part of the theoretical framework of the course through the oral presentations, guided by the use of presentation files, audiovisual media, and the introduction of questions addressed to students in order to favor learning and the construction of knowledge. |
| ICT practicals | Solving theoretical and practical problems. |
| Online forum | There will be two online forums; namely: - Online discussion forum: a channel that students can use to propose debates or contribute to them. - Online learning forum: a channel that students can use as a space for exchanging and reflecting about their learning and for proposing new activities. |
| Seminar | Seminars with experienced professionals, whenever possible. |
| Personalized attention |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| ICT practicals | A1 A9 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B9 C3 C8 C9 | Attendance and active participation during ICT practicals will be valued. Without prior notice, brief questionnaires on the contents explained during interactive sessions may also be done. | 2 |
| Supervised projects | A6 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 C5 C7 C9 | Evaluation of written report and oral presentation of proposed group work. This assessment will be carried out according to criteria such as mastery of specific contents, written expression and formal presentation, management of the information, clarity and quality of presentation... |
40 |
| Mixed objective/subjective test | A1 A9 B1 B2 B3 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 | Final test on theoretical-practical contents of the subject that will be carried out on the official date foreseen by school's examinations calendar. The exam may mix different types of questions (development questions, short answer questions, test questions...). |
20 |
| Practical test: | A1 A13 B1 B3 B7 B8 B9 C9 C3 | Final test on practical contents of the course to be carried out on the official date foreseen by school's examinations calendar. | 20 |
| Case study | A1 A9 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B9 C2 C3 C8 C9 | Attendance and active participation during interactive sessions will be valued. Without prior notice, brief questionnaires on the contents explained during sessions may also be done (3% out of 13%). Evaluation of proposed cases to be carried out individually or in groups. In some of the proposed cases (to be specified during the course depending on the proposed work plan) the evaluation may be carried out by peers. The case study will assess the consistency and adequacy of the answers to the questions asked, the formal presentation and written expression, the use of bibliographic sources (10% out of 13%). |
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| Guest lecture / keynote speech | A1 A5 A6 A9 A13 B1 B3 B8 C5 C8 | Attendance and active participation in guest lectures (for instance, participation in debates or discussions conducted during lectures, activities accomplishments, answers to questions...) will be assessed. Without prior notice, brief questionnaires on the contents explained during lectures may also be done. | 5 |
| Assessment comments | |||
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Assessment criteria Second opportunity In order to pass this course, both in the first and the second opportunity of assessment, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 4 points out of 10 in the mixed objective/subjective test, the practical test, and the supervised projects. If this requirement is not met, the qualification will be "Fail", even when the average grade of all the activities that are part of the assessment gives a punctuation equal to or greater than 5 points out of 10. It will be an essential requirement to be evaluated, in both opportunities of assessment, to regularly attend and actively participate in the classroom and interactive sessions and in the different seminars organized. If a student who has released or passed a part of the course does not manage to pass the course as a whole on the official dates of the exams of the first and second opportunity, his/her final grade will be "Fail". In the following academic year, those students may save the grade of those tests that they have passed (as long as they have obtained a score equal to or greater than 5 points out of 10), if they wish, and as long as they inform the instructors of the course of their decision in the first two weeks of classes. This condition will only apply in the following academic year; from there onwards, no grade will be kept or saved. Early December call If there were students who wanted to take the early December call (Art. 19 "Standards for evaluation, review and claim of qualifications for undergraduate and master's degree studies"), those students will only have to take the mixed objective/subjective test (25% of the grade), the practical test (25% of the grade), the supervised project (40% of the grade), and the case study (10% of the grade). The supervised project must be done individually. In order to pass the course, a final grade equal to or greater than 5 points out of 10 must be obtained, as long as the students have obtained a score equal to or greater than 4 points out of 10 in each of the methodologies subjected to evaluation. 'No Presentado' grade The students who do not attend the final exam that will take place on the date established in the faculty's official exam calendar will be graded as "No presentado" (i.e., no grade). This criterion will apply both in the first and in the second assessment opportunity, as well as in the early December call. Students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption waiver The students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic exemption waiver must inform the instructors of the course of this situation at the beginning of the course, in order to establish a plan and calendar of activities. The assessment system will be as follows: mixed objective/subjective test (25%), practical test (25%), supervised project (40%), and case study (10%). The supervised project must be done in group. Minimum grade In order to pass the course, both in the first and the second opportunity of assessment, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 4 points out of 10 in the mixed objective/subjective text, the practical test and the supervised projects. Additional information Fraudulent behaviour in any of the parts subject to assessment will result in the grade of "Fail (0)" in the final assessment. It is forbidden to access the examination room with any device allowing for data transmission and/or warehousing (e.g., mobile phones, smart watches...) when any of the evaluation test is taking place . |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Trott, P. (2017). Innovation Management and New Product Development. Reino Unido: Pearson
Hidalgo, A., León, G., Pavón, J. (2013). La Gestión de la Innovación y la Tecnología en las Organizaciones. Madrid: Pirámide
Jin, B.E., Cedrola, E. (2019). Process Innovation in the Global Fashion Industry. Nueva York: Palgrave MacMillan
Jin, B.E., Cedrola, E. (2018). Product Innovation in the Global Fashion Industry. Nueva York: Palgrave MacMillan
Schilling, M.A. (2017). Strategic Management of Technological Innovation. Nueva York: McGrawHill Education
Vignali, G., Reid, L.F., Ryding, D., Henninger, C.E. (2020). Technology-Driven Sustainability. Innovation in the Fashion Supply Chain. Suiza: Palgrave MacMillan |
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The instructors of the course might provide additional bibliography for each of the lessons. |
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| Complementary |
Tidd, J., Bessant, J.R. (2018). Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change. Wiley |
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| Other comments | |
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A continuous assessment of the course is recommended, participating in all the theoretical and practical activities through daily work. It is
recommended that students attend classes with a laptop or an electronic
tablet. The assignments must be handed in through the virtual campus; in case this is not possible, printing on recycled paper, double-sided and avoiding the use of plastic materials will be recommended. |