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

The objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 08.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Esko Penttinen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esko Penttinen

Contact information for the course (valid 05.10.2020-21.12.2112):

Esko Penttinen, esko.penttinen@aalto.fi

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 objective of the course is to improve your understanding on strategic management of information technology and information systems (IT/IS). We will discuss governance issues related to contemporary IT/IS, interplay between computers and humans in information intensive work processes and the importance of data and the role of digital artifacts. Many of the assignments deal with the implementation and impacts of robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in information intensive work processes. During the course, we will take a critical look at these technologies: naturally, we will discuss their advantages but also potential detrimental effects these technologies might have on organizations and employees. Strategic management here simply refers to effective management of these resources in order to harness the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with the introduction of these tools.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Assessment:
    40% exam
    60% assignments

     

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 34h
    Independent work 123h
    Exam 3h
    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Materials to be handed out through the webpages.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure