MEC-E3020 - Methods in early product development, Lecture, 23.10.2024-27.11.2024

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

After the course, you will

  • understand different new product development (NPD) process models and development phases
  • recognize indicators that signify the transition between development phases
  • be able to apply common methods in early product development, including need finding and ideation tools
  • be able to define and redefine requirements and constraints

Credits: 3

Schedule: 23.10.2024 - 27.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Senni Kirjavainen

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 introduces new product development (NPD) models and explores the various development phases. Students get to familiarize themselves with various methods and tools commonly used for exploration, ideation and concept development in the early phases of development projects.

    This course has been designed so that it can be taken at the same time as MEC-E3001 Product Development Project and MEC-E3080 Global Innovation Practices, but it can also be taken alone. Students majoring in product development should take the course at the same time as MEC-E3001 Product Development Project.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Completion and quality of course assignments, participation in teaching.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in lectures and completion of course tasks.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Available in MyCourses.

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

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