Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the participant should
a) know the main concepts of business model design
b) be able to apply the most common frameworks and tools of business model design and
c) have a basic understanding of how and why business model innovation occurs

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.10.2020 - 03.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Ville Eloranta, Taija Turunen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ville Eloranta

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course introduces the concepts, tools, and principles of business model design aligned with the theories of strategic management. The main emphasis will be on understanding how business models emerge and based on what resources and capabilities these are designed. In addition, throughout the course we will touch up upon the requirements set by the markets and business environment.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Students must attend and display active participation. They must also pass the weekly assignments (written and oral) as well as the exam at the end of the course. 

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lectures & workshops 30h

    Independent work 90h

    Assignments 40h

    Total 160h (ECTS)

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Articles, book chapters and other material indicated in the syllabus.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    26E04100 Business Modelling and Management, 6 cr
    26E04300 Business Modelling and Management, 5 cr

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    No pre-requisites.

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    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals