Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR633 - TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)

Code: TR633 Course Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MEHMET CANSIZ (mehmetcansiz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to increase the knowledge level of students on value creation from science and technology, entrepreneurship and innovation competencies, resources, case studies, commercialization, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. It is designed to examine the innovative class and to understand the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship and economic development with the opportunities brought by technological changes, to understand the important role that innovation plays in the entrepreneurship process, and to learn the processes of establishing new technology-based initiatives. Finally, innovation and entrepreneurship will be examined within the scope of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in general and the destination management actors in the tourism sector in particular.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the main elements of the concept of entrepreneurship and innovation PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-2 Gain knowledge about how the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation affects the entrepreneurial process PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-3 Explain the process of raising awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities and establishing new initiatives. PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-4 Evaluate entrepreneurship opportunities and have information about opportunities PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-5 Follows national and international scientific and technological developments/publications related to entrepreneurship and technology management PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-6 Can explain the characteristics of the innovative class PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
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Practice Exam
LO-7 Understands the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism sector PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding.
PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance.
Examination
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
basic concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation, the relationship and processes between the two concepts, the innovative class, its application in the tourism sector
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, introduction of course content and general evaluation Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
2 Dynamics of transformation from industrial society to information and digital society, Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
3 Development, Regional Development concepts, examination of national, regional and international examples Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
4 Analyzing the Characteristics of the Innovative Class Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
5 What is Entrepreneurship? What Are The Dynamics? What are the stages it went through in its historical transformation? Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
6 What is Innovation? What Are The Dynamics? What are the stages it went through in its historical transformation? Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
7 What is National and Regional Innovation System, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Destination Management? Who Are The Actors? What Are Their Effects on Entrepreneurship and Innovation? Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Public, University and Industry Cooperation Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
10 Roles and Applications of Incubation Centers, TTOs and Technoparks in the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
11 Roles and Practices of Organized Industrial Zones in the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
12 What Are the Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs? Where Do They Come From? What Factors Affect Their Success? Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
13 The Importance of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Tourism Sector and Case Studies Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
14 The Importance of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Tourism Sector and Case Studies Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
15 Presentations of Project Assignments Project Presentation, Lecture Method, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Bayhan, B. D. (2004). Teknoloji ve inovasyon yönetimi. Ankara: Türk Mühendis ve Mimar Odaları Birliği Yayını, 283-308.
Required Course instruments and materials
book, computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 3 14 42
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 5 6 30
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180