Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK8425 | Competitive Information Systems and Commervial Intelligence | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
CI methodology, Competitive Intelligence features, Competitive Intelligence applications in the world, Strategic analytical tools, Competitive Intelligence tools for the Internet, Competitive Intelligence Information System, Competitive Intelligence indicators, Principles of information security.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to provide the students with all necessary information from the stage of defining Competitive or Competitive Intelligence dynamics until the implementation of the Intelligence system and the evaluation of Competitive Intelligence.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | From Knowledge to Competitive Intelligence |
| 2 | Competitive Intelligence methodology |
| 3 | Characteristics of Competitive Intelligence actors |
| 4 | Comparison of Competitive Intelligence developments in Western countries |
| 5 | Identify the needs of knowledge |
| 6 | Collecting information (except the Internet) |
| 7 | Internet tools to collect information |
| 8 | Information analysis, dissemination and storage |
| 9 | Developing metrics to evaluate and maintain a competitive intelligence system |
| 10 | Information Protection |
| 11 | Technology, economic and cultural context of technology companies |
| 12 | Competitive Intelligence system in technology companies |
| 13 | Use of Information Systems to support Competitive Intelligence activities in technology companies |
| 14 | Results obtained by Competitive Intelligence unit in technology companies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Bisson C (forthcoming in 2014), Competitive Intelligence for SMEs: innovate and export in a global market. Sharp S. (2009). Competitive Intelligence Advantage. Wiley. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||