BBA427 Innovation ManagementIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Mechatronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Mechatronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BBA427
Course Name: Innovation Management
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEYDA OVACI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEYDA OVACI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Definition of innovation; characteristic of innovation; sources of innovation; creativity; creativity processes, factors and conditions that prevent creativity; the differences between creativity and innovation; types of innovation; process of innovation; innovation models; diffusion of innovation; Intellectual property rights; innovation based strategies as a source of competitive advantage; implementation of innovation strategies; management of innovation; innovation clusters and national innovation systems; crowdsourcing of innovation; developing innovative user communities; the challenges and opportunities of co-creation.
Course Content: Definition of innovation; characteristic of innovation; sources of innovation; creativity; creativity processes, factors and conditions that prevent creativity; the differences between creativity and innovation; types of innovation; process of innovation; innovation models; diffusion of innovation; Intellectual property rights; innovation based strategies as a source of competitive advantage; implementation of innovation strategies; management of innovation; innovation clusters and national innovation systems; crowdsourcing of innovation; developing innovative user communities; the challenges and opportunities of co-creation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Explain how innovation process start and forms of idea generation
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Explain why companies use innovation strategies to gain competitive advantage in foreign trade
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) • List and explain innovation models
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explanation on Course Syllabus
2) What is Innovation? What Not? Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
3) Innovation / Innovation: Definition, innovation funnel, features, resources Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
4) Creativity: definition, processes, obstacles and conditions Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
5) Types of Innovation Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
6) Innovation Process Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
7) Innovation Models Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
8) Midterm Exam
9) Innovation Management / Corporate Innovation System Design Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
10) Diffusion of Innovation Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
11) Innovation Strategies Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
12) Open Innovation Intellectual Property Rights Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
13) New tools in Innovation / Design thinking Discussion video will be sent to students via O'learn
14) General Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İnovasyon Yönetimi

Tankut Arslantaş
Nobel Yayınevi
2021


Innovation Management and New Product Development
Pearson
Paul Trott
2021
References: None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Lab
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Presentation 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 13 91
Presentations / Seminar 15 15
Midterms 1 7
Final 1 14
Total Workload 172