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 |
| COP4338 | Tazefikir-Creative Thinking and Innovation | 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 : | Prof. Dr. ÇİSİL SOHODOL |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge and skills related to creative thinking and innovation processes. The course aims to help students understand different thinking styles and creativity techniques, and develop their problem-solving and innovative idea-generating skills. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Understand and explain the basic concepts and principles of creative thinking. 2. Identify and apply creative thinking techniques. 3. Understand and evaluate innovation processes and strategies. 4. Identify different thinking styles and use them in different situations. 5. Understand how to create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation and develop strategies to promote such an environment. 6. Gain the ability to produce innovative solutions to the problems they encounter. 7. Applies creative thinking and innovation processes in group work and personal projects. 8. Produces professional content in this direction. |
Course Content
| This course explores methods such as brainstorming, design thinking, and lateral thinking, enabling students to generate innovative solutions to problems. Additionally, different thinking styles are analyzed, with a focus on how they can be applied in individual and group work. The course also examines innovation strategies and practices for fostering creativity-supportive environments. Combining theoretical knowledge with case studies and hands-on projects, it helps students strengthen their learning through practical application. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to course | |
| 2) | An overview of the concept of creativity | |
| 3) | Different thinking styles | |
| 4) | Creative thinking techniques | |
| 5) | An overview of the concept of innovation | |
| 6) | Innovation processes and strategies | |
| 7) | Development of innovative ideas | |
| 8) | Ara Sınav Haftası | |
| 9) | Development of innovative ideas | |
| 10) | Creating environments that encourage creativity | |
| 11) | Problem solving | |
| 12) | Creative Thinking and Innovation Applications | |
| 13) | Review of Course Topics | |
| 14) | Project Presentations |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Design innovations for contemporary interiors and civic art / Luciano Crespi, editor. 2017 |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||
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 | 3 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 4 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 4 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 2 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | 3 |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 3 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 3 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 2 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |