INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
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
ADV4638	Innovation and Enterpreneurship	Spring Fall	3	0	3	5

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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 ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course inspires entrepreneurial innovation and creativity through interactive lectures and case studies especially in contemporary issues. Students will gain awareness of entrepreneurial innovation sources, structures and dynamics. Students will develop individual and group skills for generating innovative ideas and find ways to apply these ideas to address current issues and problems in different industries and settings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Understanding of the sources of innovation opportunities and development of the skills to identify and analyze these opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Understanding of the industry/market dynamics and factors for developing successful innovations and apply this understanding to innovations in sectors.

Development of a personal skill set for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and specific concepts and tools for combining and managing creativity and innovation in an organizational setting.

Course Content

Philosophy of Thinking Differently, Innovation, Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability of Innovation in Industries, Creating Value, Digitalizing Industry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1.week: The Innovation Imperative
2)	The Social Enterprenuership and Innovation
3)	Globalisation, Development and Sustainability
4)	Recognising The Opportunity
5)	Sources of Innovation
6)	Searching for Opportunities
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Finding The Resources
9)	Exploiting The Newtworks
10)	Developing New Products and Services
11)	Creating New Ventures
12)	Exploiting Knowledge and Intellectual Property
13)	Creating Value and Growing Ventures
14)	Learning to Manage Innovation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Innovation and Enterprenuership" (2.Edition) John Bessant and Joe Tidd "The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses" Eric Ries
References:	"Innovation and Entrepreneurship" Peter F. Drucker

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 10
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 35
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 35
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	6	78
Homework Assignments	2	3	6
Quizzes	1	4	4
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			135

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 correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions	2
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance	1
3)	To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments	2
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness	2
5)	To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life	1
6)	To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets	2
7)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	3
8)	To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life	2
9)	To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications	2
10)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	1
11)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life	2
12)	To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize	2