Innovation
University
- Graduate Programs in Innovation and Creativity -
These websites have a wealth of information to browse regarding programs that offer degrees in innovation and creativity:
Innovation University --http://www.thinksmart.com/innovationinpractice.html
Innovation University is an unaccredited 12 to 18-month research fellowship program in which a select group of change agents from non-competing companies come together each quarter to visit two innovative companies, discuss what they see and how to apply it in their own companies. For more information, e-mail andrea@thinksmart.com or call Andrea Woodward at (805) 563-1438.
National Technological University ATMP (Advanced Technology and Management Programs) courses --http://www.ntu.edu/2/atmpsked.htm
National Technological University is an excellent school with many innovation and creativity courses offered. Their site has a course search which is very helpful in finding just the right class for you. They also have a program called ATMP (Advanced Technology and Management Programs) that are non-credit short courses broadcast live via satellite to more than 1,200 receive sites across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Click here for more info on this program.
Degree.net --http://www.degree.net/
This newly revamped website is designed to be a one-stop resource for anyone interested in education. Its primary focus is degrees at a distance, but it has one of the most comprehensive databases around on postsecondary schools.
Harvard Business School --http://www.hbs.edu/
Harvard Business School offers entrepreneurial courses in valuable areas such as Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Organization led by Dr. Theresa Amabile. A prestigious school with cutting edge curriculum.
Center for Studies in Creativity at the State University of New York College at Buffalo -- http://www.buffalostate.edu/~creatcnt/
Buffalo State University is one of the very few schools that
has a master's program in the field of creativity. This website is useful
for anyone who is serious about getting a degree in this field.
The Open University Business School (UK) -- http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/cframedes/B822.htm
This site contains information on a course called "Creativity, innovation and change" which is a six month module in the Open University MBA program. The course is for managers who want to develop and promote imaginative, flexible and practical thought and action.
Let us know about other sites that offer graduate programs in innovation or creativity that might be of interest to IN members and we'll add the link. (Please no commercial-only sites.) Send info to: staff@thinksmart.com.