Social Innovations

Teaching results

The course introduces students to the basic political, social and economic aspects of science, research and innovation in today's society, with an emphasis on social innovation. Students will gain an overview of the issues of social innovation and socially responsible innovation, learn the basic principles
their implementation and operation.
Knowledge and understanding:
- acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of science, research and innovation, with an emphasis on social innovation,
- identify the importance and role of social innovation,
- acquire knowledge of and understanding of existing and new trends in social innovation.
Skills:
- acquire competences in the field of social innovation in order to strengthen the ability to think outside the usual procedures
- critically evaluate the current situation in the application of social innovations and socially responsible innovations in Slovakia
Competencies:
- the ability to work independently in relation to identifying opportunities for social innovation,
- discuss social innovation in the context of socially responsible innovation,
the ability to take into account the aspect of corporate social responsibility when designing solutions to current social problems