NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 技術與創新策略(6103)
(Eng.) Technology and Innovation Strategy
Offering Dept Department of Business Administration
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher WAN KWO FENG
Department Department of Business Administration/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description Innovation has been central to firms’ long-term success and competitiveness. However, the inherent uncertainty and complexity of innovation suggests that strategies of innovation would require an integrated understanding and approach from technologies, markets, and organization

Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
The objective of this course is to understand the theoretical concepts and tools of technological innovation and strategies, and learn to apply them to related issues in business organizations and industries.
1.Critical Thinking
2.Global Awareness
4.Innovation
6.Independent Problem-Solving
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Lecturing
topic Discussion/Production
Visit
Exercises
Written Presentation
Attendance
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Assignment
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Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Lecture 1: Typologies of Innovation & Disruptive Dynamics (deep dive)
Week 3 AI Workshop 1: AI collaboration team flow and Strategic Problem Scoping
Week 4 Lecture 2: Design Thinking & Innovation Process Models
Week 5 AI Workshop 2: Storyboarding & Wireframing with AI Agents
Week 6 Lecture 3: Innovation Diffusion, S‑curves & Tech Trajectories
Week 7 AI Workshop 3: Functional Prototyping with Vibe Coding (Prototype V1)
Week 8 Mid-term quiz (multiple choice questions+ 1 essay question) and discussion
Week 9 AI Workshop 4: Iterative Prototyping & User Testing (Prototype V2)
Week 10 Lecture 4: Ecosystem Strategy, Platform Logic & PFI
Week 11 AI Workshop 5:AI Workshop 5(Optional) or team interview meeting: project discussion (each team)
Week 12 Lecture 5:Ethics, Governance & Societal Dimensions of AI Innovation
Week 13 Team project presentation, final pitch, and peer critique – I
Week 14 Team project presentation, final pitch, and peer critique – II
Week 15 Final quiz (multiple choice questions+ 2 essay question) and discussion
Week 16 TSMC innovation museum VISIT
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
40%: Project deliverables (process deliverables, prototypes, and final pitch).
20%: Mid-term and final quizzes
20%: Hands- on exercises and participation
20%: Peer/teamwork contribution and homework
Textbook & other References
Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change, 7th Edition. Wiley
Tidd and Bessant 2021
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Tuesday 5-7 pm (by appointment)
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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