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Course Description Course Name : Technology and Innovation Management Course Code : MG28 706 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ARZU UZUN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the important concepts and approaches in the field of technology and innovation management Has the ability to apply different technological applications to businesses Has the abilities to think with system logic, comprehend the relationships between the events and to develop a model Has the ability to describe, analyze and solve problems Develops awareness of the necessity of being innovative and creative and develops the ability to create ideas by putting the theoretical knowledge into practice and to use them while solving social problems Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course is intended to increase the information and abilities of the managers for managing the technological and innovation activities. In the line with the obtained information from this course, managers will provide their companies to be at a high level of technology and get the maximum efficiency from this situation. Course Contents : The subjects of Private sector and public R&D institutions, people involved in Managing Technology in organizations; The role of CTO/CIO; Procurement management, proposal development: with a request for proposal (RFP), without a request for proposal, contents of the proposals, ethic issues; Characteristics of innovative firms, technology project financing; Motivation theories, motivation of R&D and technical people; Strategic management of R&D: mission, objectives, goals, strategies and actions, integrating strategy, technology and innovation; functions of Project Management, phases of project management, scheduling techniques, Work Breakdown Structures, Work Packages; Technology life cycle, technology sources; Team Building: Effective teams, team leadership, types of teams; Leadership in R&D: principles, dimension of technical leadership, management vs. leadership; Kaizen, Deming Wheel, Innovation vs. Kaizen, Kaizen tools will be introduced. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom will be announced at the beginning of the term   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Technological innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 2 Innovation process Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 3 Innovation theories Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 4 Innovation planning Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 5 Strategy and innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 6 R&D management Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 7 Economical aspect of innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 8 Midterm exam Studying for the exam Written exam 9 New products Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 10 Activity strategies & innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 11 Activity strategies & innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 12 Product and process innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 13 Product and process innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 14 Public policies and innovation Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 15 Managing future technologies Reading related topics Lecturing, question answer 16/17 Final exam Studying for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ettlie, J. Managing Technological Innovation, 2000, John Wiley & Sons  Lecture slides and notes  Tidd, J. & Bessant, J. Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change, 2009, John Wiley & Sons  Dodgson, M., Gann, D.M. & Salter, A. The Management of Technological Innovation: Strategy and Practice: The Strategy and Practice, 2008, Oxford Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Lists and describes the terms of production management and numerical methods and explains the relationship between them 5 2 Lists,describes the basic theoretical models and numerical and statistical methods of business administration, and explains the aim of the models; indicates the strenghts and weaknesses of each model and/or method 4 3 By doing research student explains how to create the basic theoretical models of business administration and to practise numerical and statistical methods. 5 4 Determines proper methods for solving the encountered business problems 4 5 Applies the business administration methods by following the basic steps 4 6 Achieves the best result by using the basic numerical and statistical analysis programs 4 7 Takes responsibility as an individual and/or as a part of a team, becomes leader and works effectively 4 8 Follows the latest developments in his/her field and continuously renews him/herself in recognition of the need for lifelong learning. 5 9 Following research ethics, in a new field, student uses various resources, processes the information obtained and presents it effectively. 4 10 Questions conventional approaches, implications, and methods, and s/he develops and applies new methods of studying when needed. 4 11 Forms a basis for the decision-making process by doing research on the science of business administration. 4 12 By considering the size, resources, culture, goals and aims of the business, student determines the most appropriate business management approaches, practices and methods. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 120 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.8 ECTS Credit: 5