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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
R&d and Technology Management MHY124 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Gülşen AKMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mehlika KOCABAŞ AKAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explaining basci concepts of researh&development and technology management
2) Interpretting technology management strategies
3) Defining the R&D politics and R&D projects
4) Explaining technology forecasting methods
5) creating a technology map
6) Defining technology protection methods

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Definitions and concepts of Research&development, technology, terminology of technology management, technology and industry structure, technology production, acquiring of technology, technology transfer, technology estimation methods, methods used in R&D, R&D politics, strategic planning for R&D, project management, technology maps, Examples of R&D applications in manufacturing sector

Weekly Schedule

1) Definition of Research development and technology, technology concepts, terminology of technology management
2) Structure of technology and industry, otomation management, competitive strategies
3) Technology production- Research and Development Process, Product development process
4) Acquisition of technology
5) technology transfer
6) Technology estimation methods
7) Technology Protection methods -Patent, know-how, etc.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Research&Development politics
10) Management of Research and Development Projects
11) Management of Research and Development Projects
12) Constructing of technology maps for enterprises
13) Examples of R&D applications in manufacturing industry
14) Student presentations
15) students' presentations
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Handbook of Technology Management, Gerard, H., McGraw-Hill, New York., 1996
2- Strategic Technology Management, Frederich Betz , Mc Graw Hill., 1994
3- The Management of Technology: Perception and Opportunities,Lowe, P., Chapman & Hall, London., 1995

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required