MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4001 | Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Understanding the linkages between technological opportunities, entrepreneurship and economic development is vital for the business today. This course is designed to lead the students to be aware of the role of technological innovations in the entrepreneurial process and to understand the process in which technology ventures are created to exploit such opportunities. The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of technology entrepreneurship and technological innovation, to understand the different stages of entrepreneurial process and to explore how entrepreneurial and innovative activities are interconnected. During the semester, first nature of technological change and the creation of technological innovations are reviewed and second, the focus is turned to entrepreneurial process. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; After completing this course students will be able to: I. Develop an awareness about the entrepreneurial opportunities created by technological innovations. II. Be aware of the link between innovations and entrepreneurship; how technological opportunities influence the entrepreneurial process III. Understand the process of creating new technology ventures IV. Have an ability to assess the value of entrepreneurial opportunities; a clear view of what is a valuable opportunity. V. Understand the key components of entrepreneurial process such as building effective teams and increasing resources including financial ones. V. Have knowledge about the growth stages of a new technology venture and ability to manage the growth process. |
Introduction to technological innovation and entrepreneurship The links between innovation and entrepreneurship From business idea to entrepreneurial opportunity Creating an entrepreneurial strategy, competitive strategy and innovation strategy Preparing business model Preparing a business plan Entrepreneurial risks and returns Product design and marketing plan Acquiring and managing resources Organization and entrepreneurial team Management of operations Financial plan, sources of capital and deal presentations and negotiations Profit and harvest Leading a new venture to success |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Overview of the course / outline/ syllabus A short introduction to technological innovation and entrepreneurship | N/A |
2) | Entrepreneurship and Opportunities | Reading Chapters 1-2 in course book. |
3) | Vision and the Business Model and Plan | Reading Chapters 3-6 in course book |
4) | Competitive strategy and Innovation strategies | Reading Chapter 4-5 in course book. |
5) | Risk and Returns/Creativity and Product Development | Reading Chapter 7-8 in course book. |
6) | Marketing and sales/ Types of Ventures | Reading Chapter 9-10 in course book |
7) | Course and Group Project Review | Review of previous chapters |
8) | Midterm exam | Preparation for midterm exam |
9) | Fikri Mülkiyet ve yeni girişim organizasyonu | Reading Chapter 11-12 in course book. |
10) | Acquiring and organizing resources/Management of operations | Reading Chapter 13-14 in course book |
11) | Acquisitions and Global Expansion / Profit and harvest | Reading Chapter 15-16 in course book |
12) | The Financial plan / Sources of capital | Reading Chapter 17-18 in course book |
13) | Deal presentations and negotiations / Leading a new venture to success | Reading Chapter 19-20 in course book |
14) | Presentation of course projects | Preparaing course project files Preparing course project presentations and presenting course projects |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Byers, T.H., Dorf, R.C. and Nelson A.J. (2010). Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, New York. |
References: | Timmon, J.A. (2009). New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st century. McGraw-Hill Irwin New York. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Presentation | 1 | % 5 |
Project | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 35 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Total Workload | 134 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | 5 |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. | 4 |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 5 |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |