COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Business Administration (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BANU DEMIREL

Offered to

Business Administration (English)

Course Objective

Innovation is crucial for firms to maintain and accelerate their competitive advantages where, new discoveries, new technologies, competition, and globalization force firms to innovate. On the other hand, the ecological, economic, and social problems facing the world underline the necessity of developing innovations within the framework of sustainable development, seeking innovative solutions to overcome those problems. Therefore, it is important to understand the importance and the effects of innovation in different perspectives. The objective of this course is to examine the contemporary theory and practice of promoting and managing innovation highlighting the leading edges of innovation practices within the framework of organizations and the society. Throughout this course important emerging trends in innovation are identified, and their implications for firms and the society are explored and evaluated.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

The following books are recommended to understand the key terms:
Bessant, J. and Tidd, J. (2015), Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc: UK
Trott Paul, (2008), Innovation Management and New Product Development, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education LTD: England
Other Readings throughout the course will be provided by the instructor.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Preparation: Before coming to the course, students should do all the readings and reflect upon them;
During Course: Lecturing, case studies, article discussions, presentations, guest speakers

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. MIDTERM EXAM: Midterm exam will be based on essays and discussions, which evaluate understanding, synthesis and evaluation of the lecture material and articles discussed in the class.
2. FINAL EXAM: Students will be assessed on their knowledge of concepts through essay type questions.
3. ASSIGNMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS: According to the reading list that will be provided by the instructor, students are expected to read the related articles or case studies for each week before coming to the class. They are expected to prepare a reflection paper or visual presentations and contribute to class discussions related to resources provided. Participation to discussions will be evaluated on the basis of: (a) familiarity with the readings; (b) quality of contributions; (c) critical and creative approaches to the issue; and (c) respect for the views of others.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
4. Students are expected to attend to classes on time.
5. Students are expected to prepare ahead of time for class.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

banu.atrek@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced later

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes