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

Explore and implement key topics in digital business
Differentiate between digital transformation and digital optimisation
Evaluate the constantly evolving digital business landscape both locally and globally
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of digital strategies
Work in international multidisciplinary teams
Apply project management in virtual and on-site projects
Develop recommendations for real-life case

Credits: 6

Schedule: 04.07.2022 - 15.07.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Laura Kitinoja

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course examines issues related to the digital business landscape. The course focuses on digital transformation and optimisation as strategies. Concepts covered include enterprise information systems, platforms and ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing, digital value creation and project management frameworks. The students apply the key learnings in a team project.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment methods: project work, participation in class, individual reflection

    Compulsory class attendance, max. 2 absences.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching and study methods: lectures, project work, company visits

    Contact hours: 40 h
    Independent work: 60 h
    Project work: 60 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
    2022-2023 Summer
    2023-2024 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Summer

    Enrollment :

    The number of students admitted to the course is restricted to 60. The course is an interactive and fast-paced international course aimed at exchange students and life-wide learners. Priority is given to (1) Aalto University School of Business partner university Masters level students, (2) Lifewide learners (non-degree students), (3) Aalto University Masters level degree students. Students are selected based on a motivation letter. Application link published on db.aalto.fi. Exchange students apply via MoveOn.