Information Package / Course Catalogue
Innovation Methods
Course Code: MME614
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To introduce basic terms and concepts of innovation. To discuss the link between design and innovation. To explain how industrial design is positioned in new product or system organizations. To show students how to link certain concepts of innovation with real situations in industrial life and customer expectations. To teach important tools for innovation management and apply them at a conceptual level.

Course Content

This course aims to introduce some key elements of innovation management whereby students can better position design activities within the framework of the innovation process. Models of innovation, the role of technology transfer in innovation, knowledge management, innovation strategies, and product planning are some of the areas that will be covered. Management tools and techniques regarding R&D, design, new product development, and innovation will also be discussed. Projects will be guided for specific areas of interest of students.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Student will be able to explain the role of industrial design in innovation management and related processes.
2.2. Student will be able to explain various models regarding technology transfer.
3.3. Student will be able to explain the principal requirements and concepts related to R
4.4. Student will be able to describe the methods for intellectual property rights and their application areas.
5.To understood innovation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Paul Trott, Innovation Management and New Product Development, Pearson Education, 3rd ed. (2005)
2.2. J. Cagan, Creating Breakthrough Products: Innovation from Product Planning to Program Approval, FT Press (2001)
3.3. T. Kelley, J. Littman, The Ten Faces of Innovation: IDEO's Strategies for Defeating the Devil's Advocate and Driving Creativity Throughout Your Organization, Broadway Business (2005)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Innovation Management
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Innovation Management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Definitions, Types of Innovations, Models of Innovations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Managing Innovation within Firms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Managing Innovation within Firms
Week 6 - Theoretical
New Product Development
Week 7 - Theoretical
Managing the NPD Team
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Managing the NPD Team, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Role of Technology Transfer in Innovation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Intellectual Property
Week 11 - Theoretical
Design Management
Week 12 - Theoretical
Design Management
Week 13 - Theoretical
Design Management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project Presentations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment5%5
Term Assignment1%5
Quiz4%15
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026