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)
Yok
Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
English (reading, writing, listening) Good Level
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Aysam Akses
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
This course is not offered in this semester.
Office Hour(s)
This course is not offered in this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Oral presentation, discussion, case study
Principle Sources
Presentation slides, lecture notes
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction and meeting
Oral presentation, discussion
2. Week
Management Science, Organization and HR (Basic Concepts, Roles and Characteristics of Managers, Functions of Management, Management Types and Theories)
Oral presentation, discussion
3. Week
Management Science, Organization and HR (Leadership, Organization, HR in Technology)
Oral presentation, discussion
4. Week
Introduction to Technology Management: Definitions - Concepts (Definitions: Technology, Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship and other main actors of terminology in Technology Management)
Oral presentation, discussion
5. Week
Introduction to Technology Management: History (History of technology, Main developments in technology, Industrial Revolutions)
Oral presentation, discussion
6. Week
Innovation (Terms, definitions, Requirement for Innovation, Innovation Types, Benefits of Innovation)
Oral presentation, discussion
7. Week
Innovation Management (Innovation Stages, Modern (Open) Innovation, Innovative Organizations, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Innovation in the World and Turkey)
Oral presentation, discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
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9. Week
Creativity I (Different approaches to creativity, Creativity and Innovation Relationship, Creative Thinking)
Technology Management III (Technology Roadmapping and Strategy, Technology Forecasting, Forecasting Techniques, Technology Planning, Decision Making)
Oral presentation, discussion
14. Week
R & D and Organization (Research and Development Types, Main elements, Importance of R & D, Scope-Objectives-Benefits-Challenges, Product Development Process, R & D Organization, R & D in the World and Turkey)
Oral presentation, discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Knowledge about management processes and management skills
PO-2
Knowledge and application skills related to the methods and competencies required for solving engineering problems
PO-3
Knowledge about developing areas of manufacturing and service sectors
PO-4
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
PO-5
Experience and knowledge of scientific research and publishing within the frame of academic ethics
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
I. Assess the range, scope, and complexity of the phenomena, issues, and problems related to technology management
LO-2
II. Discuss various problems where particular managerial decisions need to be taken such as technology acquisition and transfer
LO-3
III. Use a range of tools used in technology creation, search, assessment, selection, implementation, utilization, and strategy
LO-4
IV. Describe the primary tasks and decisions that are required to turn a technological innovation into a sound business opportunity
LO-5
V. Assess how to integrate engineering and business knowledge in running business successfully.
