| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the concept of innovation in healthcare services.
- Gains knowledge about healthcare entrepreneurship.
- Develops awareness of intellectual and industrial property rights.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to address the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare both theoretically and practically. Students are introduced to innovation and related key concepts; innovative solutions, technological advancements, and service design examples in the healthcare sector are discussed. The course defines entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, covering the processes of developing healthcare-specific initiatives, target market analysis, and the protection of creative ideas through intellectual property rights. By enhancing students' creative thinking skills, the course encourages the development of innovative projects in the field of health. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Concepts of Discovery, Invention, and Innovation |
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2nd Week |
The Role and Importance of Innovation in Healthcare Services |
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3rd Week |
Innovative Approaches in the Health Sector in the World and in Turkey |
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4th Week |
Entrepreneurship and Examples of Entrepreneurship in the Health Sector |
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5th Week |
Intrapreneurship and Examples of Intrapreneurship in the Health Sector |
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6th Week |
Market Research and Target Market Selection for Health Entrepreneurs |
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7th Week |
Protecting Creative Ideas (Industrial Property Rights) |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam Week |
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9th Week |
Innovative Project Design and Business Model Development |
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10th Week |
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Support Mechanisms in the Health Field |
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11th Week |
Risk Management and Ethical Principles in Entrepreneurship |
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12th Week |
Case Studies from Successful Health Startups |
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13th Week |
Project Evaluation and Presentation Preparation |
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14th Week |
Assignment Presentations |
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15th Week |
General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | None |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 90 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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