Technology Management (IE445) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Technology Management IE445 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, Discussion, Question and Answer, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce life cycles of technology, product, process and system to catalyze R&D. To generate more science from existing science and more technology from existing technology is targeted. Tools for national defense, national development and economic growth by resolving to make a country a self-reliant, strong and technology developed country is discussed. Technology management problems encountered in professional careers is identified. Also Globalization is discussed including the course themes mentioned below.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Ability to understand the role of technology management.
  • To understand what technology managers do.
  • To develop an understand of the function and impact of Technology Management field, get familiarized with experiences of domestic and international firms; be able to give support for Making Effective Engineering and Technology Management Decisions, be equipped with the knowledge base related with Technology Management-Activities and Tools to act as agents of change for technology management in organizations.
  • Ability to understand how jobs change in future.
Course Content The topics covered a) identifying the strategic issues in technology management (TM); b) identifying the issues in organizing TM functions and related human element ; c) identifying the issues in TM-Activities and Tools d) being able to identify, formulate and solve TM problems.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 First meeting - Syllabus introduction
2 Definition of Technology and Management. Global economic power ot the countries. How companies manage technology.
3 TM Framework and TM Activities.
4 TM Tools.
5 Evolution of technology. The role of technology in globalization.
6 Trends, new jobs and new skills.
7 Transformation of Soceities.
8 Nationalizm vs Globalism. The role of the Multi National Companies.
9 Midterm
10 Globalization of technology.
11 Global flows and barriers. Trends in international technological cooperation.
12 Applications of information technologies.
13 Globalization of Industry Through Production Sharing
14 Improving the Quality of Life Through Technology
15 Defense industry background. Globalization 4.0. How Technology is Driving Toward Peak Globalization
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Technology Management: Activities and Tools, D. Cetindamar, R. Phaal, D. Probert. PalgraveMacmillan NewYork, NY(2010).
Other Sources 2. A- Engineering and Technology Management Tools and Applications, B.S. Dhillon Artech House Boston, London
3. B-Technology management as a profession and the challenges ahead Dilek Cetindamar, Robert Phaalb, David R. Probertb a, Journal of Engineering and Technology, J. Eng. Technol. Manage. 41 (2016) 1–13
4. C- Understanding technology management as a dynamic capability: A framework for technology management activities Dilek Cetindamar, Robert Phaalb, David Probert, Science Direct, Technovation 29 (2009) 237-246
5. D – The Technology Management Handbook Editor in Chief Richard C. Dorf, CRC Press LLC, 1999

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 5
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 4 90
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
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 Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.)
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies.
5 Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. X
7 Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions.
8 Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices.
10 Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development. X
11 Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
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 15 15
Total Workload 125