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 and 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.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
Since the course will be conducted as oral presentations and discussions, good level of English, both listening and speaking is required.
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aysam Akses
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 15.00-17.45, CATS Online
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 18.00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Oral presentation, discussion
Principle Sources
Other Sources
-Lecture notes
-Presentation files
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Basic Theories of Technology Management
Oral presentation, discussion
2. Week
Corporate Organization and HR
Oral presentation, discussion
3. Week
Introduction to Technology Management, Concepts
Oral presentation, discussion
4. Week
Technology History, Industrial Revolutions
Oral presentation, discussion
5. Week
Innovation Management
Oral presentation, discussion
6. Week
Innovative Companies, Innovation in Turkiye and the World
Oral presentation, discussion
7. Week
Creativity, Concepts
Oral presentation, discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
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9. Week
Different Techniques to Increase Creativity
Oral presentation, discussion
10. Week
Different Theories for Technological Change
Oral presentation, discussion
11. Week
Types of Approaches for Managing Technology
Oral presentation, discussion
12. Week
Main Stages of Technolgy Management
Oral presentation, discussion
13. Week
Managing Technology Transfer Strategy
Oral presentation, discussion
14. Week
Technology Forecasting, Decision Taking
Oral presentation, discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
14
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained by Mathematics, Science and their engineering fields and ability to use their knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability of determining, defining, formulating and solving complex engineering problems; for that purpose develop the ability of selecting and implementing suitable models and methods of analysis.
PO-3
Ability of designing a complex system, process, device or product under real world constraints and conditions serving certain needs; for this purpose ability of applying modern design techniques
PO-4
Ability of selecting and using the modern techniques and devices which are necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering implementations; ability of efficient usage of information technologies.
PO-5
Ability of designing experiments, conducting tests, collecting data and analyzing and interpreting the solutions to investigate of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
PO-6
Ability of working efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working ability and habits.
PO-7
Ability of verbal and written communication skills; and at least one foreign language skills, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, ability to prepare design and production reports, ability to make impressive presentation, ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
PO-8
Awareness of importance of lifelong learning; ability to access data, to follow up the recent innovation in science and technology for continuous self-improvement.
PO-9
Conformity to ethical principles; knowledge about occupational and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering applications.
PO-10
Knowledge about work life implementations such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in global and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness about legal outcomes of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Assess the range, scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to technology management
LO-2
Discuss various problems where particular managerial decisions need to be taken such as technology acquisition and transfer
LO-3
Use a range of tools used in technology creation, search, assessment, selection, implementation, utilization, and strategy
LO-4
Describe the primary tasks and decisions that are required to turn a technological innovation into a sound business opportunity
LO-5
Assess how to integrate engineering and business knowledge in running business successfully.
