About this Specialization
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require robust innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This specialization addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this specialization. This specialization will be of value to both aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs as well as employees in established firms who are interested in becoming innovative leaders in an interconnected world. This specialization is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admissions into the programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program here.
| From | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera |
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| Hours | 133 |
| Instructors | Raj Echambadi, E. Geoffrey Love, Thomas E. Parkinson, Jeff Flesher, Jeffrey Loewenstein, Jack Goncalo, Ravi Mehta, Patrick James Murphy |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
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Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations Innovation strategy is about creating unique value for consumers by delivering a great product that satisfies their needs. This course introduces the fundamental strategy... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives You may have noticed that what is new often behaves differently than what has become accepted over time whether it is in a market, technology, or with people and firms. This... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives Thinking and doing the same things faster and better is not enough for innovation; we need creativity. Fortunately, creativity is a skill you can learn. This course will examine... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration Creativity requires us to collaborate with others, and this course helps you be a better creative collaborator. We need to be able to pitch our creative ideas so that others are... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation This course will explore the earlier stages of the entrepreneurial venture process across four modules. The modules will examine the nature of growth and error in entrepreneurial... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch This course builds on previous concepts and outlines strategies and tactics for forming, financing, and launching a new venture. Topics to be addressed will include building the... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone (You were viewing this course) The capstone for the specialization will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within it. It will involve analysis of a situation concerning a new... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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| From | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 133 |
| Instructors | Raj Echambadi, E. Geoffrey Love, Thomas E. Parkinson, Jeff Flesher, Jeffrey Loewenstein, Jack Goncalo, Ravi Mehta, Patrick James Murphy |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
World Cruise Special Account Agent $44k
Communications and Digital Media Officer, Better World Campaign $46k
Solo World Backpacker/Photographer/Filmmaker/Blogger $58k
Online Instructional Coach for WIDE World Project $61k
Supervisor World Series of Poker - Cage Cashier $71k
Chairperson, World Languages $74k
World Languages and Cultures Teacher $74k
Chair, World Languages Department $93k
Product Specialist World of Tanks $94k
World Wide Sales Operations Manager $95k
Vice Senior President World Wide Email Marketing Manager $234k
Senior Global Product Manager (Girls World) $250k
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