ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM5211 Technology Management Spring 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALPER CAMCI
Course Objectives: This course is designed to lead the student to understand the importance and the nature of technological innovations, how they are integrated into business level strategies and how technological innovation process is managed. In this course, the aim is not only to understand the theories of technological innovations but also to discuss the practice of technological innovation. Therefore case studies are important; most of the theoretical parts are followed by case studies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After finished this course students are expected to be able to
* develop an awareness of the scope and complexity of technological innovations and issues in management of technology.
* explain some main concepts such as types of innovation, open innovation, product life cycle; technology life cycle; dominant design; path dependency.
* understand the process of creating technological innovations
* be familiar with technological innovation strategy formulation and implementation
* develop a strategic business thinking towards the use of technology in various sectors.
* understand the tools and methods used in management of technology. Some of these tools are integrated into case analyses.

Course Content

Introduction to the management of technological innovations
Sources of innovation
Types and patterns of innovation
Technology life cycle and dominant design
Timing of entry
Integrating technology-innovation strategy to general business strategy
Internal strategy and capabilities for innovation
R&D management
Open innovation, networks and communities
Choosing innovation projects
Protecting innovations
Managing new product development process
Delivering value from innovation, commercialization, technology transfer
Technology management actions and tools

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of some concepts Introduction to the management of technological innovations Instructor's notes
2) Sources of technological innovation Types and patterns of innovation Instructor's notes
3) Emergence of technology standards, standards battles and dominant design Instructor's notes
4) Timing of market entry for technological innovations Instructor's notes
5) Defining organization's strategic direction Integrating technology-innovation strategy to general business strategy Instructor's notes
6) Internal strategy and capabilities for innovation R&D management Instructor's notes
7) External technology-innovation strategy: Open innovation Networks and communities, users Instructor's notes
8) Midterm exam Preparation for midterm exam
9) Choosing innovation projects Protecting innovations Instructor's notes
10) Managing creativity for technological innovations Instructor's notes
11) Managing new product development process Instructor's notes
12) Delivering value from technological innovation Commercialization, technology transfer Instructor's notes
13) Technology management actions, tools and methods Instructor's notes
14) Course project presentations Preparation for project presentations

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları ve sunumları
References: Schilling, Melissa A., Strategic Management of Technological Innovation, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2010 Frederick Betz (2010) Teknolojik Yenilik Yönetimi. TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 5
Project 1 % 20
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 45
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 2 20 40
Project 1 75 75
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 32 32
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 32 32
Total Workload 291

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) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment