Topic outline

  • General

    Content: The objective is to improve participants' understanding about theory and design processes of value networks in Internet and to apply this understanding in design cases on the field. Especially the linkage between the distributed on-line structure (i.e. technical architecture) and the value network (i.e. market architecture) is emphasized. The course focuses on the field exercises implemented as team work and in close collaboration with the chosen Internet-connected firms. This time the timely and educational field cases include a heart monitoring service (Nukute Oy), EV charging service (Plugit Finland Oy), residential solar energy service (Helen Oy), and cryptocurrency (LocalBitcoins Oy).

    Course Staff: Responsible teacher prof. Heikki Hämmäinen. In all issues, please contact prof Hämmäinen.

    Completion: The completion of the course requires an acceptable performance (1) in the field exercise and its reporting, (2) active participation in the seminar sessions (presentations, opponences), and (3) the scenario planning method exam on January 12th.

    Start: The opening lecture of this course will be held on Tuesday January 11th at 14:15 on-line over Zoom.

    Lectures: Please check Lectures section.

    Note: Max 20 students will be accepted to the course (priority for major subject students and first-come-first-serve).