47C48000 - ITP Business Project, Lecture, 2.6.2025-29.8.2025

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

Students learn how to apply their skills to a business project and create a solution to a real-life business challenge. Participants develop their project management, presentation and teamwork skills and author a report. Students learn to collect and analyze data and justify their decisions based on it.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 02.06.2025 - 29.08.2025

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:

    The objective of the Business Project is to apply the theory learned during the conceptual ITP courses in practice. The projects completed during the summer will be based on the real-life needs of collaborating companies.

    Integration of the skills and knowledge acquired during track courses
    Business Project workshops- Lego Serious Play, Imposter Syndrome etc. 
    Planning and conducting of a business project throughout the summer with a multidisciplinary team
    Development of personal team-working skills and abilities

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Group work on business project including project planning and management, project reports and presentations, 100%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Workshops and presentations 
    Independent teamwork 

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Summer
    2025-2026 Summer

    Registration:

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). The course is available only for the minor students in the Information Technology Program (ITP). Application to the program through itp.aalto.fi.

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