Methods and Practice in Innovation (EEAS 0170)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• adopt methods for mapping a pathway from idea to action
• identify factors that contribute to or impede the realization of innovation opportunities
• examine project planning, resource mapping, and change management strategies to support implementation of innovative ideas
• apply various ways of thinking through problems creatively and critically to experiment, develop, and test ideas that consider both short- and long-term goals
• enhance communication through listening attentively, expressing ideas, and negotiating meaning effectively in written and verbal form
• reflect on personal values and purpose in shaping innovative work and how curiosity and resilience can support you through implementation of opportunities

Schedule information

January 25 to March 26, 2026 – Section E01

This second course in the Micro-certificate in Applied Innovation: From Ideas to Impact is for UM students and will be offered in a blended format combining online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person sessions. You will be invited to take the third and final course in the program after completion of EEAS 0170.

Mandatory facilitated sessions

You will be required to attend four in-person sessions and one online synchronous session. Please check that you are available for each session