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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1314 Innovation and Creativity 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: 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

"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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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)
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 3
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management 3
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising 3
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising 1
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field. 5
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective 3
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising 2
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising 2