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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 |
GEP1314 | Innovation and Creativity | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. GÖKHAN GELİŞEN |
Course Objectives: | Innovation and creativity are integral to an organization's ability to survive and thrive in today's competitive marketplace. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of how innovation and creativity can be nurtured, realized and managed in business environments. In addition to the theoretical concepts of innovation and creativity, students will learn to use practical applications to foster creativity and innovation in the workplace. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Learning Outcomes 1 Develops an awareness of concepts related to innovation and creativity. 2 Be able to explain concepts related to innovation and creativity management 3 Understands the processes of creativity and innovation 4 Have an idea about innovation and creativity applications 5 Knowledge about the use of some tools and methods used in innovation and creativity management. |
"Introduction to Innovation and Creativity Innovation in organizations Business processes and innovation Managing creativity Creativity tools: Brainstorming, TILMAG, Six hats, TRIZ Evaluation of innovative solutions: Decision Making Innovative product development Innovation financing and marketing Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning Managing human resources for creativity and innovation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Innovation and Creativity | Lecture Notes |
2) | Innovation in organizations | Lecture Notes |
3) | Business processes and innovation | Lecture Notes |
4) | Managing creativity | Lecture Notes |
5) | Tools for creativity: Brainstorming | Lecture Notes |
6) | Tools for creativity: TILMAG, Six thinking hats | Lecture Notes |
7) | Tools for Creativity: TRIZ | Lecture Notes |
8) | ara sınav | |
9) | Evaluation of innovative solutions: Decision Making | Lecture Notes |
10) | Innovative product development | Lecture Notes |
11) | Financing Innovations | Lecture Notes |
12) | Bilgi Yönetimi ve Örgütsel Öğrenme | Lecture Notes |
13) | Knowledge Management and Organizaitonal Learning | Lecture Notes |
14) | Managing human resources for creativity and innovation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders Notları ve Sunumlar |
References: | "Mumford, M.D. (Ed.) (2012). Handbook of Organizational Creativity, Elsevier, Online E Book (Available in BAU library website) De Bono, E. (2008). Six thinking hats, Penguin Books, London Orloff, M. (2006). Inventive Thinking through TRIZ, Online E Book (Available in BAU library website) " |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
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 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Project | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 117 |
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 |
2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 1 |
3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 4 |
5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 4 |
7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
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 | 2 |
11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
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 |