COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MTE 4145 INNOVATION MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Marine Transportation Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OĞUZ ATIK

Offered to

Marine Transportation Engineering

Course Objective

The course aims to equip management students with an understanding of the main issues in the management of innovation and an appreciation of the relevant skills needed to manage innovation at both strategic and operational levels. It provides evidence of different approaches based on real-world examples and experiences of leading organizations from around the world. Topics include business model innovation, design-driven innovation, leadership, strategy, information technology, knowledge management, process improvement, performance measurement, and change management.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to use innovation and new knowledge in maritime transport with systematic approach.
2   Assess and interpret innovation processes
3   Develop and formulate managerial strategies to shape innovative performance
4   Utilize tools of innovation management to map and measure innovative activities
5   Diagnose different innovation challenges and make recommendations for resolving them

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 What is the management of innovation
2 Organizing for innovation management
3 Technological innovation
4 Innovation strategy
5 Cycle of innovation and dynamics
6 Networks and communities of innovators
7 Mid-Term Exam
8 Managing for innovation
9 Creativity: Basic Approaches
10 Learning from others
11 Learning from others
12 Capturing value from innovation
13 Conclusions and future challenges
14 General assessment
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

- Martin, M.J., 1994, Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Technology based Firm , John Wiley & Sons.
- Ettlie, J.E., 2000, Managing Technology Innovation , John Wiley & Sons.
-Christensen, The Innovator s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail, HBSP, 1997,
- Mauborgne, René, Blue Ocean Strategy, Boston, Harvard Business School Press, 2005. ISBN: 1-59139-619-0.
- Snyder, Duarte, Unleashing Innovation, How Whirlpool Transformed an Industry, Jossey-Bass, 2008.
- Heath, Health, Made to Stick, New York, Random House, 2007, 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4000-6428-1.
- Tidd J, and Bessant J. (2009) Managing Innovation 4th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK.
- Westland, J.C. (2008) Global Innovation Management: A Strategic Approach, Palgrave Macmillan.
- Moore, G.A. (2006) Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution, Capstone.
- Collins, J. (2009) How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In, Random House.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Literature review , Presentation and discussion , Case studies

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FINS FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FINS * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about innovation management at undergraduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assist.Prof. Dr. Oğuz Atik
oguz.atik@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 7 7
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 62

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.135155
LO.25133
LO.3355
LO.41335
LO.53