TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

YBS203

Course Code: YBS203
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 6

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Gizem Öğütçü Ulaş

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understand the fundamental concepts of technology and knowledge management.
Know the importance of technology in management and have detailed knowledge about concepts such as R&D and innovation.
Understand the project preparation process and gains effective communication skills for presenting projects within businesses.
Gain knowledge about intellectual property rights and understands how businesses can acquire intellectual property rights.
Understand innovation process theories and has knowledge of innovation processes applicable within businesses.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course aims to explain the importance of information for business and management, introduce the fundamental concepts of knowledge management, and present the process of knowledge management. It focuses on how information is created, retained, delivered, stored, and reused to enhance the intellectual capital of the business. Additionally, at a macro level, it aims to provide information on topics such as innovation, R&D management, and Intellectual Property Rights.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction and basic concepts
2^nd Week	Introduction to Technology Management
3^rd Week	R&D management
4^th Week	Types of innovation
5^th Week	Innovation and R&D with OSLO guidelines and Frascati guidelines
6^th Week	Theories on the innovation process
7^th Week	Open Innovation
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Introduction to knowledge management
10^th Week	Basic concepts of knowledge management
11^th Week	Intellectual and industrial property rights
12^th Week	Intellectual and industrial property rights
13^th Week	Project presentations
14^th Week	Project presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Çetindamar, D., Phaal, R., & Probert, D. (2013). Teknoloji yönetimi: Faaliyetleri ve araçları. Ankara: Efil Yayınevi.
Becerra-Fernandez, I., & Sabherwal, R. (2010). Knowledge management: Systems and processes. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe.
Ettlie, J. E. (2000). Managing technological innovation. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Verburg, R. M., Ortt, J. R., & Dicke, W. M. (2006). Managing technology and innovation. London: Routledge.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	13	3	39
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam	13	2	26
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Project	2	15	30
Total Work Load			178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5	X			X
K6
K7		X
K8
K9			X		X
K10			X
K11