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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0622 | Creative Thinking 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. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN |
| Course Objectives: | The goal of this course is to help you learn to perceive multiple possibilities when considering an issue rather than being limited to routine responses! The applied focus of this volume targets the synergistic process of developing creative problem-solving strategies especially for business models and entrepreneur ideas to stimulate higher levels of creativity. A presentation of theoretical approaches to the creative process is followed by concrete examples of how others have applied creative solutions to specific problems in small groups, organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs. By this way the course will bring theory together with the practical giving much importance to the practical development and knowledge. The course will depend on the the effective interaction between the instructor and students. By the end of the course the students will be able to realize creative solutions to different business or marketing problems within the light of creative thinking strategies. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. This course provides an overview of the major theories and current issues in the field of creativity. II. Demonstrate specific techniques for enhancing their own creative abilities and communicate their ideas for new business models and entreprenues with confidence. III. An increased understanding of the creative person, the creative process and the techniques for enhancing creative functioning. IV. Identify their own creative strengths and weaknesses. |
| What is Creativity and Innovation? Individual Creativity Idea Generation Techniques Developing the Right Environment for Creative Entrepreneurship Creativity and Innovation in Entrepreneurship Where Does Creativity Fit into the Business Problem Solving Process? Defining the Problem Creative Techniques for New Business Models Encouraging Creativity In A Team |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | - Setting the groups and sharing the course process -What is creativity, creative idea and creative thinking? | |
| 2) | The four ways of creativity. Homework evaluation/case study analyses. | |
| 3) | Idea generation techniques 1 | |
| 4) | Idea generation techniques | |
| 5) | Creative thinking strategies for business models | |
| 6) | How to focus on new business: Learning new ways of seeing. | |
| 7) | Ideas, opportunities and innovation at entrepreneurship 1 | |
| 8) | Ideas, opportunities and innovation at entrepreneurship 2 - Midterm | |
| 9) | Creating ideas in practice. Homework evaluation/case study analyses. Recommended book evaluation. | |
| 10) | Project presentations | |
| 11) | Project presentations 2th and evaluation. | |
| 12) | Creating an innovative work environment. | |
| 13) | The ways, techniques and models of creative presentation of business models. | |
| 14) | General assessment |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | CRACKING CREATIVITY – Micheal Mihalko Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Peter F. Drucker |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 2 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 1 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 1 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 1 |