Aviation Management
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:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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:

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	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2)	He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3)	He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4)	He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5)	He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6)	He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7)	He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8)	He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10)	He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11)	He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12)	He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13)	He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14)	He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15)	With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16)	He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17)	He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18)	He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19)	He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20)	He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21)	He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

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