BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| 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 |
| ENM4103 | Technology and Innovation Management | Spring 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 ALPER CAMCI |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course focuses on the main subjects in the strategic management of technological innovations. The aim of the course is leading students to understand (i) the importance, nature and impacts of technological innovations (ii) the link between technological innovation strategy and general business strategy (iii) to be informed about the theories and practice of technology innovation management. In this course, the aim is not only to understand the theories of technological innovations but also to discuss the practice of technological innovation. Therefore case studies are important; most of the theoretical parts are followed by case studies. These cases are examples from real world; it is important to read, think about and discuss these examples in the classroom. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; After completing this course students will be able to: I. Develop an awareness of the scope and complexity technological innovations and issues in management of technology. II. Explain some main concepts such as types of innovation, open innovation, product life cycle; technology life cycle; dominant design; path dependency. III. Understand the process of creating technological innovations IV. Be familiar with technological innovation strategy formulation and implementation V. Develop a strategic business thinking towards the use of technology in various sectors. VI. Understand the tools and methods used in management of technology. Some of these tools are integrated into case analyses. |
Course Content
| In this course, first the nature of technological innovations, sources of innovations and the impacts of innovations at firm level will be discussed. Secondly, the evolution of technologies, stages of technological innovations, emergence of dominant design will be reviewed. After that we will focus on firm and firm strategy to develop technological innovations. In that part we will discuss the internal and external capabilities and resources of firms and the role of external linkages to create technological innovations. We will also review some other processes which are directly related to the innovation performance of firms such as managing creativity, R&D management, choosing innovation projects, protecting innovations. Finally we will focus on creating value through technological innovations and the commercialization of innovations . |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to management of technological innovations, some main concepts | None |
| 2) | Types of innovations and sources of technological innovations | Text book Chapters 2 and 3. |
| 3) | The nature of technological changes, emergence of technology standards and dominant design | Text book Chapter 4. Case study. |
| 4) | Timing of entry for technological innovations | Text book Chapter 5 |
| 5) | Technological innovation strategy and firm competitive strategy | Text book Chapter 6 |
| 6) | Internal capabilities to generate technological innovations | Instructor's notes |
| 7) | External technology-innovation strategy:Innovation networks and lead users | Text book Chapter 8 Instructor's notes |
| 8) | Midterm exam | Preparation for midterm exam |
| 9) | Developing and choosing innovation projects | Text book Chapters 7 and 9. |
| 10) | Managing creativity | Instructor's notes |
| 11) | Managing new product development process | Textbook Chapter 11. |
| 12) | Creating value through innovations, commercialization of technological innovations | Instructor's notes |
| 13) | An overview of technology management actions, tools and methods | Instructor's notes |
| 14) | Course project presentations | Preparation for project presentations |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Schilling, Melissa A., Strategic Management of Technological Innovation, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2010 |
| References: | Case studies which will be distributed during the semester. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 5 |
| Project | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 145 | ||
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 identify problems and ask right questions | |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |