The main objective is to provide an understanding of the methods that will increase the innovation outputs and the main factors that affect these outputs. At the end of the course, students should be able to understand the structure of the innovation system of a business they are studying, and be able to report, present and discuss the areas that need improvement.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kağan Okatan
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Presentation and Discussion
Principle Sources
-Tidd, J., Bessant, J., & Pavitt, K. (2005). Managing innovation integrating technological, market and organizational change. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Other Sources
-Shane, S. (2008). The handbook of technology and innovation management. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Innovation and the importance of innovation, general definitions
Presentation / Discussion
2. Week
Dimensions of innovation
Presentation / Discussion
3. Week
Types of innovation
Presentation / Discussion
4. Week
Open and closed innovation concepts
Presentation / Discussion
5. Week
Innovation Eco-system
Presentation / Discussion
6. Week
Innovation Life Cycle
Presentation / Discussion
7. Week
Outstanding Innovation Management Methods
Presentation / Discussion
8. Week
Mid Term Exam
Exam
9. Week
The concept of internal innovation capability
Presentation / Discussion
10. Week
Managing internal innovation capability
Presentation / Discussion
11. Week
The concept of external innovation capability
Presentation / Discussion
12. Week
Innovation systems of leading innovative companies
Presentation / Discussion
13. Week
Innovation systems of leading innovative companies
Presentation / Discussion
14. Week
Inputs and outputs of innovative countries
Presentation / Discussion
15. Week
Final Week
Exam
16. Week
Final Week
17. Week
Final Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Concepts related to innovation will be understood
LO-2
Types of innovation will be understood
LO-3
Skills in finding ways for successfully management of innovation will be gained
LO-4
Innovation system to be applied according to the structures of organizations can be determined
LO-5
Institutions' experiences and practices of innovation with academic theories can be recognized
