Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Type D and Type F activities
This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:
Laurea magistrale in Marketing e comunicazione d'impresa - Enrollment from 2025/2026SOFT SKILLS
Find out more about the Soft Skills courses for Univr students provided by the University's Teaching and Learning Centre: https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
CONTAMINATION LAB
The Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) is an experiential course with modules on innovation and enterprise culture that offers the opportunity to work in teams with students from all areas to solve challenges set by companies and organisations.
Upon completion of a CLab, students will be entitled to receive 6 CFU (D- or F-type credits).
Find out more: https://www.univr.it/clabverona
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be admitted to any teaching activities, including those of your choice, you must be enrolled in the academic year in which the activities in question are offered. Students who are about to graduate in the December and April sessions are therefore advised NOT to undertake extracurricular activities in the new academic year in which they are not enrolled, as these graduation sessions are valid for students enrolled in the previous academic year. Therefore, students who undertake an activity in an academic year in which they are not enrolled will not be granted CFU credits.
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Ciclo tematico di conferenze: “Conflitti. Riconoscere, prevenire, gestire” - 2022/2023 | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Securitisation transactions - Focus on securitisations of OF NPL / NPE /UTP | D |
Michele De Mari
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | The Fashion Lab - 2022/23 | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
|
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Economic Thinking and Thesis Writing | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Data Analysis Laboratory with R (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Data Visualization Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Python Laboratory | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Data Science Laboratory with SAP | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Advanced Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Excel Laboratory (Verona) | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Laboratory on research methods for business | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Laboratory on research methods for business | D |
Cristina Florio
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Piano di marketing 2022/23 | D |
Fabio Cassia
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Programming in Mathlab | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Programming in SAS | D |
Marco Minozzo
(Coordinator)
|
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Business & predictive analytics for International Firms (with Excel Applications) - 2022/23 | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Soft skills training for economics - 2022/23 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Topics in applied economics and finance - 2022/23 | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Experience 3 Days as a Manager | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
|
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | The Chartered Accountant as a business consultant | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Integrated Financial Planning 2022/2023 | D |
Riccardo Stacchezzini
(Coordinator)
|
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Project "B-EDUCATION: ideas that count" - 1 cfu | D |
Roberto Bottiglia
(Coordinator)
|
| 1° 2° | Project "B-EDUCATION: ideas that count" - 2 cfu | D |
Roberto Bottiglia
(Coordinator)
|
Creativity and marketing innovation (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S009096
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT
Period
Primo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.
Location
VERONA
Learning objectives
The course aims to analyze business creative processes, highlighting their connections with marketing and innovation, with particular attention to product innovation.
Within a theoretical framework that sees creativity as a primary intangible resource to face and promote change, manage problem solving and generate innovation, the reasoning is articulated on different levels, individual, group and organizational, in which it can be declined the development of creativity.
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired: - a basic knowledge of the paradigms of creativity and innovation in marketing; - method indications (mental and technical approaches) to creatively carry out any professional activity, even beyond the marketing sphere, and to develop the creativity of a work team; - awareness of the personal skills to be equipped to generate innovation and change.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Marketing fundamentals
Program
Product innovation
- A multidimensional concept
- The importance of product innovation
- Product innovation and competitiveness
- The determinants of product innovation: Novelty, Resolution, Elaboration
- Product innovation and organizational creativity
Organizational creativity
- The three-dimensionality of corporate creativity: individual, group and organizational factors
- Where good ideas come from: long time, collision, connection and creative failure
- The principles of creativity: breaking of the paradigm, paradox and multisensoriality
- Creative thinking and creative process
- Techniques for developing creativity
- Managerial approaches and soft skills for the creative marketing manager
Marketing and innovation
- The marketing strategies of innovation: timing and positioning
- Product development: from concept generation to market launch
- Creativity and words: tthe naming, a complex activity
- The role of marketing tests
- Obstacles to change and creativity killers
- Leadership in marketing teams: from leadership of one's ideas to innovation leadership
Reference Books
1. Vicari S., Cillo P., Raccagni D., Product Innovation. Dall'idea al lancio del nuovo prodotto, Egea, Milano, 2013.
2. additional material uploaded to the teaching moodle.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The teaching methods consist of lectures, laboratory in the field of naming and design thinking, case study analysis, critical reading of international scientific journals and business testimonials useful for the implementation of theoretical knowledge. During the lessons, students will have the opportunity to work in groups on projects dedicated to the development of creative ideas based on the design thinking methodology. The teaching methods will take into account the provisions of the Ministry of the University and the University for the management of the pandemic crisis and may vary according to them. According to the rules currently in force during the semester, the activities carried out will be delivered in person, with the support of video-recorded lessons available on the Moodle platform on the page dedicated to the course.
Learning assessment procedures
The exam is structured in a written part (compulsory) and in a possible oral part proposed by the teacher in case of doubt. The oral exam can also be requested by the student as a supplement to the written mark. The written part consists of 5/6 open but specific questions, which concern the textbook, the notes from the (video-) lessons and the material available on the course moodle. Students who have participated in the project work will receive an evaluation that will be considered in the composition of the final judgment
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation of the test will take into account the following criteria: - general view of the discipline - command of language - degree of in-depth study of individual topics - ability to connect topics (mental elasticity) - ability to apply concepts to reality
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The vote is expressed out of thirty and takes into account the evaluation obtained in the eventual participation in the project work
Exam language
italiano
