ECTS - Technology Entrepreneurship

Technology Entrepreneurship (IE447) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Technology Entrepreneurship IE447 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, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course gives students a comprehensive overview on developing an innovative business idea, creating a simple compelling business model, and financing entrepreneurial ventures.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand the concepts, terms, and applications of entrepreneurship
  • To learn, analyze, and apply idea and business model generation techniques
  • To learn and apply a variety of skills of venture formation including communication, finance, team formation, production management, organization, marketing, and other necessary fields in entrepreneurial management through course project and lectures
  • To understand the legal, financial, and ethical processes in entrepreneurship
  • To analyze real life entrepreneurship examples and learn from sector professionals.
Course Content Technology Entrepreneurship course aims to enable students to learn variety of basic areas and concepts of entrepreneurship including idea generation, business plan creation, venture financing sources, marketing and go to market strategies and to apply the concepts learned through real life cases and a term project.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Entrepreneurship [1] pg. 2-56
2 Idea Generation [1] pg. 84-116
3 Market Research and Analysis [1] pg. 56-83, 116-154
4 Market Research and Analysis, Business Model Development [1] pg. 56-83, 116-154; [1] pg. 180-210
5 Business Model Development [1] pg. 180-210
6 Marketing and Sales Strategies [1] pg. 210-240
7 Marketing and Sales Strategies [1] pg. 210-240
8 Midterm Exam
9 Launching the Start-up (Team, operation, growth) [1] pg. 240-266, 355-382
10 Financial Planning and Management, Fund-Raising [1] pg. 266-312
11 Financial Planning and Management, Fund-Raising [1] pg. 266-312
12 Legal and Ethical Issues in Entrepreneurship [1] pg. 154-179
13 Legal and Ethical Issues in Entrepreneurship [1] pg. 154-179
14 Term Project Presentations
15 Term Project Presentations
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. [1] Hisrich, R. and Peters, M. and Shepherd, D., 2016, Entrepreneurship. 11th edition. McGraw Hill Education.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 35
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 4 100
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 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems.
13 The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field.
14 The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

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 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 2 2
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 127