MLI-C1208 - New Product Development Using AI, Lecture, 27.1.2025-14.2.2025

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

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) effectively use AI tools for ideation, market analysis, and product planning, showcasing how artificial intelligence can innovate traditional product development processes, 2) identify and analyze customer needs using AI, ensuring products are tailored to meet explicit and latent market demands in a dynamic business environment, 3) apply theoretical concepts through developing a case study presentation, emphasizing the balance among technology, user-driven design, sustainability, and manufacturability in product development, and 4) understand and apply principles of sustainable design and environmentally friendly practices, focusing on Design for Environment (DFE) strategies within the context of new product development.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 27.01.2025 - 14.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

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:

    This course offers a comprehensive exploration of product innovation for engineered products, from ideation to execution. It integrates traditional lectures with AI-powered interactive exercises and case studies, covering topics like the Stage-Gate Methodology, AI ideation, customer needs analysis and sustainable design. The course focuses on theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of product development in modern business contexts.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 7
    2025-2026 Module 7

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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