MBA (ENGLISH, 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 Spring 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) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 3
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 4
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 3
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 4
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 5
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 4
7) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3
8) Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 5
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 4
10) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 5
11) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 3
12) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 4
13) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 4
14) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 5