Information Package

Master's of Engineering and Technology Management without Thesis

MT517

NEW PRODUCT DESIGN

Course Code
MT517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define strategies of new product design
  2. Constitute and evaluate new product decisions
  3. Implement prototype production
  4. Gain an ability to be dominated by marketing strategies and introduction, distribution of the final product
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStrategies of new product design.Trends in consumer.Constitute of new product decisions. Evaluation of new product ideas in terms of technics.Development of new product conseptions.Teamwork and project management.Prototype production.Packaging, shelf life and product performance testing.Production of the final product, the consumer tests.Marketing strategies.Determination of shelf-life and reliability of the final product.Selection of packaging and label design. Introduction and distribution of the final product
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Strategies of new product design
2nd Week Trends in consumer
3rd Week Constitute of new product decisions
4th Week Evaluation of new product ideas in terms of technic...etc
5th Week Development of new product conseptions
6th Week Teamwork and project management
7th Week Prototype production.
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Packaging, shelf life and product performance testing
10th Week Production of the final product, the consumer tests
11th Week Marketing strategies
12th Week Determination of shelf-life and reliability of the final product
13th Week Selection of packaging and label design.Introduction and distribution of the final product
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Laura Houseley, Independent Design Guide : Innovative Products from the New Generation, Thames and Hudson
(2) Mike Baxter, Product Design : Practical Methods for the Systematic Development of New Products ,CRC
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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