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Master's of Technology and Knowledge Management with Thesis

TKM504

STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TKM504
Semester
First Term (Fall)Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)Second Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students will be able to explain the fundemental concepts, scope and importance of strategic technology management in organizations
  2. Students will be able to analyze the alignment of technology and bussiness strategies and avaluate their impact on competitive advantage
  3. Students will be able to examine various technology life circle models and apply them in strategic decision-making processes
  4. Students, will be able to develope strategic solution for technology management through the real world examples and case studies
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsThere are no required courses for this course
Course DescriptionStrategic Managament of Technology course is focused on showing the strategic view of technology management. In this course, main topics of strategic management are examined and these topics are associated eith the bascis of technology management. Competitive strategies, developing technology strategies, strategic mergers and acquisitions, strategic technology management at national and international level, forecasting technological change and planning reseach subjects are examined and discussed in detail.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Concepts of Strategy and Management
2nd Week Dimensions of Strategy
3rd Week Competetive Advantage
4th Week Business Strategies
5th Week Technology and Industrilization
6th Week Technology Management Activities
7th Week Technology and Environment
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Strategy at the Firm Level
10th Week Merging Strategic Management and Technology Management
11th Week Strategic Allinces and Mergers
12th Week Strategic Forecasting
13th Week Project Presentations
14th Week Project presentations
15th Week Review
Recommended or Required ReadingV.K.Narayanan (2000), The Managing Technology and Innovation for Competitive Advantage ,
Prentice Hall.
Margareth A. White and Garry D. Bruton (2011), The Management of Technology and Innovation:
A Strategic Approach, South Western Cengage Learning, Second Edition.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 4 15
Project 1 15
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 70 70
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 6 24
Total Work Load296
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.86
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6
K7 X X
K8
K9
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X X
K13 X X