ENM4102 Knowledge ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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
ENM4102 Knowledge Management Fall 3 0 3 6
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 DİDEM YILDIZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Developing a basic understanding of the importance of knowledge as a resource in organisations. Identifying and applying approaches in managing individual, group and organisational level knowledge processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to
- Apply theories and practice of knowledge and intellectual capital management;
- Understand importance of knowledge management process on business and economy;
- Formulate action plans for knowledge intensive organisations;
- Distinguish industrial management era and knowledge management era;
- Analyse characteristics of knowledge intensive organisations.

Course Content

During the course theories and applications in knowledge management will be discussed. Knowledge management concept and its effect on organisations and economy will be explained. Effect of technological improvements and their relationship with knowledge management will be covered. Course will be supported via business cases that will be discussed in class.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, Course Overview, Knowledge Management Concept N/A
2) Foundations of Knowledge Management Textbooks and presentations
3) Technology and Knowledge Management Textbooks and presentations
4) The Knowledge Creation Process Textbooks and presentations
5) Knowledge as a Strategic Asset Textbooks and presentations
6) Knowledge based organisations Textbooks and presentations
7) Developing a knowledge strategy Textbooks and presentations
8) Knowledge management tools and portals Textbooks and presentations
9) Evaluation of Knowledge Management effectiveness: Tools and metrics Textbooks and presentations
10) Networks and Social Capital Textbooks and presentations
11) Innovation and Knowledge Management Textbooks and presentations
12) Leadership and Knowledge Management Textbooks and presentations
13) Managing Knowledge Workers Textbooks and presentations
14) Global issues in knowledge management Textbooks and presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: North, K.; Kumta, G. (2014): Knowledge Management: Value Creation Through Organizational Learning. Springer.

Jashopara A (2011), Knowlegde Management: An integrated approach, 2ed, Prentice Hall

Davenport, Thomas H. & Prusak, Laurence(2000). Working Knowledge: How Organizations Manage What They Know. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.
References: Yok- N/A

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Homework Assignments 10 30
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 148

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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,