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 course provides students with insight into the dynamics of digital service platforms and associated ecosystems. The course examines the operations and trends of digital ecosystems. The course addresses the general challenges of business digitalisation and platformisation with a specific focus on mobile platforms. The course will also evaluate platform business models and discuss dynamics associated with innovation and growth.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 29.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Victor de Bruin

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:

    Key topics:
    platform strategy
    platform business models
    economy design
    pricing formats
    social networks

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Class participation
    Group assignments
    Individual assignments

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total 160 h (6 ECTS)
    Lectures 42 h
    Independent and team work: 118 h
    Compulsory attendance, max. 3 absences

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Summer
    2023-2024 Summer

    Enrollment :

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). Course available as a part of the Information & Service Business track of the Information Technology Program. Application to the program through itp.aalto.fi.