Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), 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 completion of this course, students can:
1. Apply the knowledge and skills they have accumulated during their studies for solving real-life problems
2. Understand the expectations of senior decision-makers and write executive reports to them
3. Collaborate with people with different backgrounds (students, customers, coaches)
4. Present and sell their ideas and solutions in compelling ways (requires understanding the basics of change management)
5. Learn to receive real feedback
6. Understand the nuances of the client organization's field of industry
Credits: 6
Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 30.11.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Johanna Bragge, Markku Tinnilä
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Bragge
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:
This course is organized in collaboration with Accenture and selected organizations, and it is open to all Aalto Master s students. Also Bachelor s students can take the course given that they have sufficient background knowledge. All Aalto students can include the course in their studies as part of their elective courses. Business school students can include it either as an elective course or use the course to replace their MSc capstone course if they study in one of the following programs: Management & IB, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Law, ISM or Corporate Communications. The course is about solving a real problem in an organization. The work will be done in teams of 4-5, and it is not possible to complete the course as a distance learning project. Different teams will have different problems to solve.
Detailed contents:
1. Kick-off event
2. Lectures on key areas such as service design and presentation techniques and pitching
3. Intensive 20-hour hackathon event
4. Coaching for the case
5. Final presentation
6. Writing executive-level reports
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Each student is graded on the 0-5 scale. Participation in the key events is obligatory to pass the course.
The grade is determined based on the project presentations and reports. Also peer-to-peer assessments will be used to ensure that each student s contribution to the final deliverables is visible.
Evaluation criteria:
- Assignments (presentations and reports) 100%
- Exam 0%
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Contact teaching 45 hours
- Independent work 115 hours
Total 160h (6 ECTS)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Delivered at lectures and events.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
57E00600 Hackathon Project
CEMS MIM students can replace this capstone with 42E05400 CEMS Business Project
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Bragge Johanna