ECTS - Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IT

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IT (ISE432) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IT ISE432 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives - Provide students with the basic knowledge on innovation and entrepreneurship in IT. - The course covers topics and tips on starting a techno-business, writing a business plan and managing innovation to sustain the growth of future business.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the knowledge on innovation and innovation process.
  • Distinguish different types of innovation
  • Discuss sources and outcomes of innovation process
  • Explain the role of entrepreneurship in innovation
  • Write a complete business plan
  • Know how to launch a techno-business in IT
  • Be aware of the significance of innovation management and intellectual property rights
Course Content Introduction to entrepreneurship, recognizing opportunities and generating ideas, feasibility analysis, developing an effective business model, industry and competitor analysis, writing a business plan, preparing the proper ethical and legal foundation, assessing a new venture?s financial strength and viability, building a new-venture team, working with disciplinary teams, working with interdisciplinary teams, getting financing or funding.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecture notes
2 Innovation Lecture notes
3 Innovation sources Lecture notes
4 Innovation process Lecture notes
5 Requirement of Innovation Lecture Notes
6 Midterm Lecture notes
7 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecture notes
8 Techno- Entrepreneurship Lecture notes
9 Preparing business-plan Lecture notes
10 Preparing business-plan Lecture notes
11 Preparing business-plan Lecture notes
12 Starting a Techno-Business, Growing the business and innovation Lecture Notes
13 Opportunities and government incentives Lecture notes
14 Innovation management and sustainability Lecture notes
15 Final Examination Period Review of topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Ders Notları
Other Sources 2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Drucker P. F., HarperBusiness, 2006.
3. The Sources of Innovation, von Hippel E., Oxford University Press, 1994.
4. Managing Research, Development and Innovation: Managing the Unmanageable (3rd ed.), Jain R., Triandis H. C., Weick C.W., Wiley, 2010.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 40
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 3 105
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 4 64
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 104