Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, develop, and implement conceptual models and computer solutions to address complex problems including decision-making, optimisation, management and production as part of a business innovation approach by integrating changing needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Deliver a solution selected in the form of diagrams, graphs, prototypes, software and/or digital models.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (modularity, optimisation, quality, robustness, reliability, upgradeability, etc.).
• Integrate technological innovation and intelligence within engineering teams.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out computer and management engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Analyse and model an innovative IT solution or a business strategy by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, optimisation, algorithms, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of information technology and sciences and quantifying and qualifying business management.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Exploit project management principles and tools, particularly the work plan, schedule, document monitoring, versioning and software development methodologies.
• Assess the approach and achievements, regulate them in view of the observations and feedback received.
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, and make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Develop and implement conceptual analysis, numerical modelling, software implementations, experimental studies and behavioural analysis.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

- Develop an innovative idea, product or service which can gain a commercial success. Create a business plan and a prototype for convincing private and public investors.

- Understand different processes of innovation management,
- Apply a process of innovation management to a real case.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

AA "Project of Innovative Technology"
Six to eight seminars given by private and public investors (IMBC, LME, AWEX, AVRE, Startups, Banks, ...)

AA "Innovation Management"
- Introduction to innovation
- Tools for the innovation management (Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Design, Blue Ocean Strategy, etc.)
- Introduction to marketing and finance of innovation

Prior Experience

Project management

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Seminar participation - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

I-MANA-005 : The evaluation is based on 3 elements: the approach, the technological prototype, and the final presentation to a jury. The evaluation of the approach implies a compulsory presence at certain sessions. Everything will be detailed during the first class session.

I-MANA-043 : The assessment is made up of several parts: following an approach, practical work, oral presentation, etc.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

If the student obtains a grade lower than 10/20 in at least one of the learning activities (AAs), the final grade for the course unit (UE) will be the lowest of the two AA grades. Otherwise, the final grade is calculated as a weighted average of the two AA grades, based on their respective weights

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

I-MANA-005 : Given the characteristics of the UE (work carried out collectively within the university with participation in compulsory activities), access to the second session is only possible in the case where the jury requests a revised version of the prototype. In all other cases, there is no second session; the student will have to register to the UE the following year and participate to all the activities of the program (no exemption).

I-MANA-043 : The assessment is made up of several parts: following an approach, practical work, oral presentation, etc.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

If the student obtains a grade lower than 10/20 in at least one of the learning activities (AAs), the final grade for the course unit (UE) will be the lowest of the two AA grades. Otherwise, the final grade is calculated as a weighted average of the two AA grades, based on their respective weights