MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENM4001 Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Spring 3 0 3 5
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: Non-Departmental Elective
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process