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Mar 24, 2026
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INNV 220 - Intrapreneurship: Employee-Driven Innovation
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 48
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations increasingly rely on intrapreneurs, employees who innovate within established organizations, to drive growth, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness. This course equips employees with the mindset, tools, and strategies to identify opportunities, design innovative solutions, and champion change from within. Through design-thinking, real-world simulations, and project-based learning, employees will learn to frame problems, develop business models, manage risks, navigate internal politics, and pitch ideas effectively. By the end of the course, participants will not only understand intrapreneurship as a driver of organizational success but also gain practical experience designing and presenting their own intrapreneurial initiatives. Ideal for aspiring changemakers in business, management, and beyond, the course empowers individuals to act as catalysts for innovation, cultural transformation, and sustainable value creation in their workplaces.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Differentiate key concepts of intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation.
- Explain how organizational culture, structure, and leadership impact innovation.
- Identify opportunities for intrapreneurship using problem-framing and opportunity-recognition techniques.
- Apply design thinking, lean startup methods, and innovation frameworks to create solutions.
- Analyze risks, resources, and barriers associated with intrapreneurial projects.
- Evaluate business models and innovation strategies for feasibility, alignment, and impact.
- Develop a comprehensive intrapreneurial proposal with clear goals, metrics, and stakeholder strategies.
- Create a compelling internal pitch to get buy-in, resources, and implementation support.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Foundations of Intrapreneurship
- Organizational Culture and Innovation
- Opportunity Recognition and Problem Framing
- Design Thinking
- Lean Startup Methods
- Innovation Frameworks and Business Models
- Risk Management and Stakeholder Navigation
- Teamwork, Leadership, and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Pitching and Communication Strategies
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