Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Digital Product Management YBS315 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecture, Q&A, case studies
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL (Bahar)
Goals This course aims to teach the fundamental principles, processes, and strategies of digital product management. Students will gain knowledge across a wide range of topics, from understanding customer needs in the digital product development process to creating product strategy, managing product development processes using agile methods, and implementing optimization and growth strategies after the product is launched.
Course Content The course will cover topics such as the concept of digital products, user needs and market analysis, product vision and strategies, product launch, agile approaches, growth and optimization strategies.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Will be able to define the basic concepts and processes of digital product management.
2 Will be able to create a product strategy by identifying customer needs in the digital product development process.
3 Will be able to use key metrics and analysis tools to measure product performance.
4 Will be able to analyze user needs by conducting market research.
5 Will be able to perform product optimization by applying data-driven decision making processes.
6 Will be able to follow innovation and trends in digital product management.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Digital Product Management
2. Week Digital Products and Product Life Cycle
3. Week User-Centered Design and Identifying Customer Needs Research
4. Week Market Analysis, Competition, and Value Proposition
5. Week Product Vision and Strategy
6. Week Creating a Product Roadmap
7. Week Agile and Scrum-Based Digital Product Development Processes
8. Week User Stories and Backlog Management
9. Week UX/UI Concepts and Product Design
10. Week Product Launch and Market Introduction Strategies
11. Week Product Metrics, OKRs, and KPIs
12. Week Product Optimization and Growth Strategies Practice
13. Week Project Presentations
14. Week Project Presentations Research, Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Graduates will have a holistic perspective on business functions
2 Graduates will have conceptual knowledge in the field of informatics in the sector average.
3 Graduates may integrate the business functions and IT infrastructure
4 Graduates will have awareness and knowledge about the processes of analyzing, designing, developing, and using information systems.
5 Students will have the ability to define the problem, collect data, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and develop a solution proposal for the solution of problems encountered in business.
6 Graduates may develop new strategic approaches for the efficiency of applications used in businesses.
7 Graduates may understand the logic of the algorithm and convert the designed algorithm into an up-to-date programming language.
8 Gradutes may have basic knowledge and understanding in the field of data science.
9 Graduates may have basic knowledge and understanding in the field of data science.
10 Graduates may base their vision on continuous learning and renewal.
11 Graduates may have an awareness of ethical and professional responsibility in business life.
12 Graduates may have an awareness of the individual and social effects of informatics applications and their legal consequences. gets the awareness of social responsibility.
13 Graduates may be able to use at least one foreign language in written and oral communication in the fields of information systems and business administration.
14 Graduates may take responsibility as an individual or team member in solving problems encountered in business life.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY13 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY14 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Knapp, J., Zeratsky, J. & Kowitz, B. (2016). Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days
  • Cagan, M. (2017). Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL N.Ö Ödev 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL N.Ö Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 14 3 42
Practice 1 10 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 18 18
Practice End-Of-Term 1 20 20
Classroom Activities 1 20 20
Total Workload 154
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0