UGİ375

Innovation in International Development, Role and Methods of Entrepreneurship

Faculty \ Department
School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ International Entrepreneurship
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
3
6
Elective
Turkish
Prerequisites
-
Programs that can take the course
All Departments
Course Description
The course aims to raise students' awareness of innovation, equip them with knowledge on how to transform creative thinking into innovation, and help them understand the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for economic development.
Within the course, students are expected to gain an in-depth understanding of creativity and innovation, evaluate different types of innovation and their contributions to the economy, and research and discuss the latest innovation examples.
A particular focus will be given to innovation and its applications in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, China, the United States, and Turkey, exploring their relationship with national development and successful implementation practices.
Textbook and / or References
The Art of the Start – Guy Kawasaki
Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Peter F. Drucker
Agile Program
Course Objectives
This course aims to enhance students' awareness of the concept of innovation, helping them understand the process of transforming creative thinking into innovation.
Students will develop an understanding of the impact of innovation on entrepreneurship and economic development, gaining the ability to analyze global innovation ecosystems and successful practices.
Additionally, by learning innovation management methods such as Agile methodology, they will comparatively evaluate innovation policies and practices across different countries.
Course Outcomes
1. Analyzes the concept of innovation and its impact on entrepreneurship, and evaluates global innovation ecosystems.
2. Applies creative thinking and innovation management processes to develop innovative business ideas.
3. Evaluates global innovation models and successful entrepreneurial practices, conducting comparative analyses with examples from different countries.
Tentative Course Plan
Week 1: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Week 2: Creative Thinking and Innovation Processes
Week 3: Types of Innovation and Their Contributions to the Economy
Week 4: The Impact of Innovation on Entrepreneurship
Week 5: Innovation Ecosystems and Global Examples
Week 6: Agile Methodology and Innovation Management
Week 7: Innovation Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Week 8: Innovation Financing and Support Mechanisms
Week 9: Technology-Based Startups and Innovation
Week 10: Innovation and Sustainability
Week 11: Success and Failure Stories of Innovative Startups
Week 12: General Evaluations
Tentative Assesment Methods
Midterm 25%
Final 50%
Participation 25%
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