ENG304 Technology ManagementIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ENG304
Course Name: Technology Management
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
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 MEHMET TEVFİK ÇOBANOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MEHMET TEVFİK ÇOBANOĞLU
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The focus of the course is on the key concepts, models, and methods that enable manager to effectively manage the development and utilization of technologies. The goal is to develop an awareness of the range, scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to economics and management of technology and technological innovations. The course will mainly focus on the micro issues but it will extend the discussion to cover macro issues of technology management by studying how industries and firms are transformed by new technologies, how new industries are formed, and what factors affect the innovation performance. In other words, a systems perspective will be used to develop insights into the conditions under which particular structural arrangements and systems are likely to facilitate technological development. In short, students will develop a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding the managerial tasks with respect to technology.
Course Content: The Evolution of Technology, Markets, and Industry
Technology and Industry Evolution
The Evolution of Markets: Innovation Adoption, Diffusion, Market
Growth, New Product Entry, and Competitor Responses
The Development and Introduction of New Products
Understanding Customer Needs
Product Development as a Problem-solving Process
Managing the ‘Unmanageables’ of Sustained Product Innovation
The Management and Organization of Innovation
Rival Interpretations of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation:
Simultaneous or Sequential?
R&D Project Selection and Portfolio Management: A Review of the Past, a Description of the Present, and a Sketch of the Future
Managing the Innovative Performance of Technical Professionals
Technology Strategy
The Economics and Strategy of Standards and Standardization
Intellectual Property and Innovation
Orchestrating Appropriability: Towards an Endogenous View
of Capturing Value from Innovation Investments
Individual Collaborations, Strategic Alliances and Innovation:
Insights from the Biotechnology Industry
Who Innovates?
Technology-Based Entrepreneurship

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To discuss various problems where particular managerial decisions need to be taken such as technology acquisition and transfer;
2) 1
3) 2
4) 3
5) 4
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To use a range of tools used in technology creation, search, assessment, selection, implementation, utilization, and strategy;
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: (1) To assess the range, scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to technology management;
2) To describe the primary tasks and decisions that are required to turn a technological innovation into a sound business opportunity; To assess how to integrate engineering and business knowledge in running business successfully.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Week 1 Introduction Basic concepts: Overview and principles, Technology as a competitive advantage Thinking a technological innovation The first step is to find a potential technological innovation idea for a company that students are familiar with. By brainstorming and literature review, students need to suggest an innovative idea and then to explain the rationality behind the decision. Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
2) Week 2 Patterns of Technological Change Basic concepts: technology evolution, core competence and industrial dynamics Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
3) Week 3 Technology Strategy: SELECTION Basic concepts: technology evolution, core competence and technology strategy Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
4) Week 4 Technology planning – foresight: IDENTIFICATION Basic concepts: Forecasting, foresight, planning, roadmapping Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
5) Week 5 Technology Creation – R&D Management: ACQUISITION 1 Basic concepts: Technology creation, R&D De P. Henriksen (1997) ‘Technology Assessment Primer for Management of Technology’, International Journal of Technology Management, 13(5-6), 615-38.
6) Week 7 Technology Commercialization: EXPLOITATION 1 Basic concepts: Technology marketing and network externalities Easingwood, C., Koustelos, A., 2000, "Marketing High Technology: Preparation, Targeting, Positioning, Execution", Business Horizons, May/Jun, Vol. 43 Issue 3.
7) Week 8 Technology transfer – technology diffusion: EXPLOITATION 2 Basic concepts: Technology transfer, diffusion, social and organizational context Hauser and Clausing, 1988, "The House of Quality", HBR, May-June.
8) Exam Presentations and documents
9) TM Tools Basic concepts: Introduction to tools, Patent analysis and Portfolio Management, S-Curve, Stage-gate and Value Analysis Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
10) TM and Design Thinking: Ethics and Sustainability Case of a heart pacemaker company (in-class analysis and discussion) IA 3: Present your ethics discussion (individual assignment) Managing High-technology, Innovation and Internationalization Basic concepts: CTO, innovation and global networks Readings: Hargadon, A. and Sutton, R. I., 2000, "Building an Innovation Factory", HBR, May/Jun, 78 (3): 157-167.
11) Homework and presentations Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University
12) Exam Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management Edited by Scott Shane Case Western Reserve University

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cetindamar, D., Phaal, R. and Probert, D., 2010, Technology Management Activities and Tools, Palgrave/Macmillan
Handbook of Technology
and Innovation Management
Edited by
Scott Shane
Case Western Reserve University
References: Cetindamar, D., Phaal, R. and Probert, D., 2010, Technology Management Activities and Tools, Palgrave/Macmillan
Handbook of Technology
and Innovation Management

Edited by
Scott Shane
Case Western Reserve University

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) 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.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) 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 issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) 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.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) 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.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 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.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) 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 issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) 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.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) 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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Observation
Individual Project
Presentation
Tez Sunma
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 12 % 25
Quizzes 8 % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 2 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 42 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 2 2 4
Homework Assignments 2 2 4
Quizzes 8 1 8
Midterms 1 1 1
Total Workload 101