Information Package

Master's of Technology and Knowledge Management without Thesis

TKM509

R&D AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Course Code
TKM509
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the concepts of research and development.
  2. Know the differences between basic research and applied research.
  3. Can write project and apply to relevant institutions.
  4. Can combine research and development subjects with technolgy management.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsTechnology management,Knowledge Management
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to understand the fundemantals of Research and Development Activities, to explore the linkage between research and development and leran the tools for research and development. To examine the needs of individuals, firms, scientists and engineers for preparing and planning a Project is another aim of this course. In this course, functions of management will also be discussed and integrated to activities of research and development.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week R&D Basic Concepts
2nd Week Innovation Basic Concepts
3rd Week R&D Performance Indicators
4th Week Innovation Performance Indicators
5th Week Composite Indexes
6th Week Information Theory
7th Week Open Innovation
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Intellectual Property Rights
10th Week Technology Transfer
11th Week Technology Foresight
12th Week R&D and Innovation Policy Theories
13th Week Value Analysis
14th Week Evaluation and Impact Analysis
15th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingBozeman, B., & Melkers, J. (Eds.). (2013). Evaluating R&D impacts: Methods and practice. Springer Science & Business Media.
Dodgson, M., Gann, D. M., & Phillips, N. (Eds.). (2013). The Oxford handbook of innovation management. OUP Oxford.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 6 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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 8 48
Total Work Load286
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.53
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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