BBA427 Innovation ManagementIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Geomatic EngineeringGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Geomatic Engineering
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) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

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