Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : EF476 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The aim of the Innovation Economy and Management course is to connect the functioning of the knowledge economy with the processes of innovation, including the production, use, and distribution of knowledge. It explains the impact of innovation on business performance through definitions, sources, classifications, and process models. Students analyze the economic outcomes of innovative thinking using innovation theories, diffusion models, and measurement systems. Ultimately, the course teaches how to create sustainable competitive advantage through strategic innovation management and innovative organizational structures.
The Innovation Economy and Management course begins by exploring the definition, sources, and classifications of innovation, along with its impact on business performance. It then examines innovation theories, diffusion processes, and measurement systems to understand how innovation spreads and is evaluated. Students learn practical innovation management techniques within organizations, supported by real-world examples and case studies. Strategic innovation management is emphasized as a way to build sustainable competitive advantage and align innovation with business strategy. Finally, the course highlights innovative organizational structures, leadership, and the role of future innovative workforces in shaping knowledge-based economies.
| Prof. Hüseyin YILMAZ |
| 1. | Students will be able to define innovation, explain its characteristics, and discuss its strategic importance for businesses. |
| 2. | Students will be able to analyze concepts related to innovation such as entrepreneurship, creativity, design, and knowledge. |
| 3. | Students will be able to evaluate the sources of innovation and classify them into product, process, service, and business model innovations. |
| 4. | Students will be able to explain innovation process models and discuss the impact of innovation policies on business performance. |
| 5. | Students will be able to analyze strategic innovation management, innovative organizational structures, and leadership practices to create sustainable competitive advantage. |
| 1. | Yılmaz, H. (2015). Strategic Innovation Management. Beta Publishing, İstanbul. |
| 2. | Yılmaz, H. (2023). Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship in 21st Century Enterprises. Nobel Academic Publishing, Ankara. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 |
| Individual Work | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 125 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |