Program Overview

Introduction to the Technological Innovation Management Program

The Technological Innovation Management program is designed to address the growing need for professionals with expertise in technological innovation and management. With the increasing importance of digital transformation, companies are looking for individuals who can understand and manage technological innovation.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of technological innovation and management, including:

• Disiplinlerarası bakış açısı kazandırmak (Providing an interdisciplinary perspective)
• Temel bilgiler sunmak (Providing basic information)
• Kavramsal ve uygulamalı bilgi sahibi olurlar (Providing conceptual and applied knowledge)
• Kamunun bilim ve teknoloji politikası tasarımlarını anlayabilecek düzeyde kavramsal ve uygulamalı bilgi vermek (Providing knowledge on science and technology policy designs)

Program Targets

The program targets individuals aged 25-45, working in various institutions, particularly in the private sector, with a background in engineering and natural sciences. However, the program is open to anyone interested in technological innovation, regardless of age or profession.

Program Duration

The program consists of 24 hours of instruction, divided into 12 weeks, with 2 hours of classes per week.

Language of Instruction

The program is taught in Turkish.

Certification

Students who complete the program and achieve a score of 60 or higher out of 100 will receive a "Success Certificate." Students who attend at least 70% of the classes and pass the exam will receive a "Participation Certificate."

Instructors

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

• Prof. Dr. Erkan Erdil
• Prof. Dr. İ. Semih Akçomak
• Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Arsev Umur Aydınoğlu
• Bora Güngören

Course Topics

The program covers a range of topics, including:

1. Bilgi, Ar-Ge, inovasyon, teknoloji: kavramlar (Information, R&D, innovation, technology: concepts)
2. İnovasyon ölçüm (Innovation measurement)
3. Devlet Ar-Ge ve inovasyon sürecini nasıl destekler (How the state supports R&D and innovation processes)
4. Tasarım kavramlar (Design concepts)
5. Tasarım odaklı düşünce (Design-oriented thinking)
6. İnovasyon sürecinin başlıca özellikleri (Main characteristics of the innovation process)
7. İnovasyon yönetimi (Innovation management)
8. Ekosistem yaklaşımı (Ecosystem approach)
9. Dijital dönüşümün bileşenleri (Components of digital transformation)
10. Akıllı üretim sistemlerinin mevcut sistemlerle karşılaştırılması (Comparison of smart production systems with existing systems)
11. Dijital dönüşümde kurumsal strateji geliştirilmesi (Developing corporate strategy in digital transformation)
12. Dijital dönüşümün sektörler ve disiplinler arası boyutu (Sectoral and interdisciplinary dimension of digital transformation)

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of technological innovation
• Support technological innovation management in private sector companies
• Understand the impact of digital transformation on companies and develop strategies to address it
• Have a general understanding of how the public sector supports science, technology, and innovation.