MARKETING (ENGLISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENI5021 Innovative Approaches in Marketing Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : HANDE SAĞLAM
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ADNAN VEYSEL ERTEMEL
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAZIM SELÇUK TUZCUOĞLU
Dr. SABA GAMZE ORAL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: In this course, you will be introduced to the principles of creative thinking, idea management and innovation strategy. The purpose of this course is to provide theory and applied models to design an effective framework of creative thinking, form innovative ideas and convert ideas into innovation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to
-explain where innovation can be found, how to recognize it, and how it is used for competitive advantage.
-explain how managers can recognize and harness creativity and interpret how do entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in the most creative global organizations lead ther organizations
-define creative problem solving and decision making processes.
-define primary management techniques to facilitate creativity and innovation.
-explain the key aspects of the innovative process.

Course Content

This course is designed for students who belive they will one day be involved in a creative organization, or would like to understand how they can draw from their creative skills. By providing deep understaing about innovation and creativity, this course aims to help students to emerge their creativity and gain the ability of transfrom it to innovation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Acquaintance and Introduction to the course Reading
2) Definition of the Innovation, History and Types of Innovation Reading
3) Sources of Innovation I: Understanding the Consumer Wants and Needs Reading
4) Sources of Innovation II: Managing Innovation within the Company Reading
5) Sources of Innovation III: Stakeholders and Strategic Alliances Reading
6) Sources of Innovation IV: Management of Research & Development Reading
7) Midterm Exam reading
8) Digital Marketing (I) reading
9) Digital Marketing (II) Reading
10) Innovation @ Product Development Reading
11) Innovation @ Pricing Reading
12) Innovation @ Distribution Reading
13) Innovation @ Promotion Reading
14) Presentations of the Assignment Projects Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Innovation Management and New Product Development, Paul Trott, Prentice Hall, 4th Edition, 2008
References:  İnovasyon Çemberi, Tom Peters, Ledo Yayıncılık, 2008.
 Markaların İnovasyon Manifestosu, John Grant, MediaCat Yayınları, 2006.
 Yaratıcılık ve İnovasyon, Frans Johansson, MediaCat Yayınları, 2007.
 İnovasyon, Yönetimde Devrimin Rehberi, İbrahim Kavrakoğlu, Alteo Yayıncılık, 2006.
 İnovasyon, Kalkınmanın ve Rekabetin Anahtarı, Şirin Elçi, Nova Yayıncılık, 2006.
 Yaratıcılık, Aklın Sınırlarını Aşmak, Ken Robinson, Kitap Yayınevi, 2008.
 İş Dünyasında Yenilik ve Yaratıcılık, Richard Luecke, İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, 2008.
 Tarz Çağında Ürünler Yaratma, Susan Besemer, Morpa Yayınları, 2006.
 Ne Parlak Fikir, Yekta Özözer, Sistem Yayıncılık, 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Application 13 91
Study Hours Out of Class 13 39
Presentations / Seminar 1 3
Homework Assignments 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Identify core concepts of marketing and the role of marketing in business and society.
1) Ability to collect, process, and analyze consumer data to make informed marketing decisions
2) Knowledge of social, legal, ethical and technological forces on marketing decision-making.
3) Ability to create an integrated marketing communications plan which includes promotional strategies and measures of effectiveness.
4) Ability to communicate the unique marketing mixes and selling propositions for specific product offerings.
5) Ability to construct written sales plans and a professional interactive oral sales presentation.
6) Ability to formulate marketing strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence consumers.
8) Ability to analyze marketing problems and provide solutions based on a critical examination of marketing information.