TJTSM52 Digital Business and Emerging Technologies (5 cr)
Description
Content
The course deals with digitalisation and related phenomena: digital business and the development of new technologies and their impact, as well as technological innovations and their management. The course deals with digitalization from the perspectives of individuals and the organization. The course covers the concepts, models and research findings related to the digital transition, emerging technologies, business models and innovation. Students apply course concepts and methodologies for the development of technology-oriented business model.
Completion methods
The course consists of lectures and students' independent work in the form of a home final exam. Students also work in teams to create a business plan. Workload is 135 hours (5 cr.), which is divided as follows: Lectures 15-20 h, Independent study: Reading the course materials 25-30 h, Independent work: Home exam 30 h, Exercise in teams: 30 hours.
Assessment details
The course grading is based on the home exam and team work.Passing the course requires taking a home exam and delivering the team work results. Home exam is assessed on the basis of content, quality of the argumentation and appropriate use of the course material. Team work is assessed based on the completeness, the feasibility and innovativeness.
Learning outcomes
Description of prerequisites
Study materials
Kirjallisuuslistan lisäksi muuta kirjallisuutta liittyen ajankohtaisiin teknologisiin ilmiöihin.
Literature
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