The course takes place in period

3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that students will gain
a broad understanding of the effect of
digitalization on the economy, on business
activities and on business strategies. The wider
effect of digitalization of the world economy, on
societies and individuals will also become clear,
and students will have a grasp of societal and
ethical considerations. Some key technologies
have been introduced to the students.

Learning outcomes

After the completion of the course, students:
- Understand the fundamental trends and
technologies in digitalization
- Understand the effects of digitalization on the
world economy, on business and individuals
- Can strategically apply digitalization to
various business activities

Course contents

Digitalization trends and technologies
- A digital world economy
- Business strategy
- Societal, legal and ethical considerations
- Digitalization of sales: work shop
- Digitalization of supply chains
- Digitalization of financial management

Prerequisites and co-requisites

First year business studies, basics of marketing

Additional information

This course is the first course of the module
Digital Transformation. The module is planned to
be taken as a whole 15 credits package. The other
two courses are called Service Design and
Customer Experience Management.

Due to the exceptional situation created by the
Coronavirus and the closing of the University,
the course has been altered in the following way:
the rest of the course is done online SEE
ITSLEARNING FILE WITH NEW EXAMINATION AND
TIMESCHEDULE.

Recommended or required reading

Rogers, David L. The Digital Transformation
PlaybookSlis Brian; Leading Digital Transformation
Materials distributed through itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 30 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 40 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 25 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

1. Book exam, of which 50% of the points is
required to pass the course. Re-exams x2
2. Written assignment, of which 50%
is required to pass the course. One attempt only.
3. Guest lecture/workshops, attendence points.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT EXAMINATION DURING MANDATORY
INTRODUCTION LECTURE.

Teacher

  • Kietz Tove
  • Stenius Andreas

Examiner

Kietz Tove

Group size

No limit (29 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2019-12-24 to 2020-01-08

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 A510 Strategies in a digital economy - Course Intro and assignments Kietz Tove
Stenius Andreas
2020-01-13 14:00 - 17:00 A510 Strategies in a digital economy - Megatrends Stenius Andreas
2020-01-20 13:00 - 17:00 B320 Strategies in a digital economy - Effects of digitalization on various aspects of society Stenius Andreas
2020-01-27 13:00 - 17:00 A510 Strategies in a digital economy - Strategy Stenius Andreas
2020-02-03 10:30 - 14:30 D4107-08 Strategies in a digital economy - Social Media Strategies Kietz Tove
2020-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 D4106 Strategies in a digital economy - Digital Transformation Kietz Tove
2020-02-10 09:15 - 12:15 F367 Strategies in a digital economy - Strategy in practise Kietz Tove
2020-02-12 12:45 - 15:45 B326 Strategies in a digital economy - The Digital Maturity Kietz Tove
Tigerstedt Christa
2020-02-24 09:15 - 12:15 B327 Strategies in a digital economy - Leading and Achieving Change Kietz Tove
2020-02-26 12:45 - 15:45 B327 Strategies in a digital economy - Disruption Kietz Tove
2020-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 B326 Strategies in a digital economy - Case study presentations Kietz Tove
2020-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 D4106 Strategies in a digital economy - Book Exam Kietz Tove
Stenius Andreas
2020-04-03 13:00 - 16:00 D4107-08 Strategies in a digital economy - Re-Exam 1 Kietz Tove
2020-05-04 09:15 - 12:15 D4107-08 Strategies in a digital economy - Re-Exam 2 Kietz Tove

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