| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain and apply innovation processes and methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Agile) in the construction industry,
- Analyze user needs and develop innovative solutions by using creative problem definition and idea-generation techniques,
- Plan innovation projects, manage prototyping-testing-feedback cycles, and evaluate innovation performance.
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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 | In this course, tenets of design thinking and innovation methodologies will be practically applied to a variety of challenges. Students will learn mind-opening techniques to recognize hidden opportunities, better empathize with customers, and rapidly test prototypes to minimize the time required to bring an innovation to market. The course handles the tools, insights, and metrics needed to successfully manage innovation projects - helping readers identify problems in their organization, conceive elegant solutions, and, when necessary, promote changes to their organizational culture. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to innovation and innovation management |
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2nd Week |
Importance and dynamics of innovation in the construction industry |
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3rd Week |
Fundamentals of design thinking |
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4th Week |
Creativity techniques and problem definition methods |
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5th Week |
User empathy, customer needs analysis, and user experience |
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6th Week |
Idea generation techniques and rapid prototyping approaches |
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7th Week |
Innovation methodologies: Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Agile |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Prototype development, testing, and feedback cycles |
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10th Week |
Innovation in technology and digital transformation applications |
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11th Week |
Managing innovation projects and process design |
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12th Week |
Innovation performance metrics and success indicators |
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13th Week |
Organizational culture, change management, and innovative structures |
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14th Week |
Innovation strategies and creating competitive advantage |
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15th Week |
Case studies and innovation practice applications |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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