Digital Business Models (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course has five themes.
Each theme includes tasks and exercises.
Do the tasks and exercises by the course deadlines.
Fill in the learning diary weekly.
Submit the learning assignment draft versions by the course deadlines.

Objective

The object of the course
The object of this course is to teach you the digital business environment and some digital business models.
You learn to recognize the business opportunities that various new technologies provide.
You learn the role of trends and innovations in digital business.
You learn to use digital tools in your tasks.

Course competences

Internationalisation and multiculturalism
The student is able to operate in a multicultural and international operating environment and network.

Proactive development
The student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate
the future and produces new information using different research and development methods.

The learning objectives of the course
During this course you learn various digital business models and practice their adoption in a real world. You study the concepts of disruption and innovation. You learn the different opportunities that various new technologies provide for digital businesses. In the course you work in a rapidly changing environment and solve business problems creatively.

In your studies you use different digital tools and methods which facilitate communication and understanding.

Content

Digital business environment and the related business models, innovation and trends, new technologies as business opportunities.

Location and time

Main campus Rajakatu

Teaching methods

Weekly contacts and tasks.
Learning diary.
Learning assignment with a pair or in a small group

Employer connections

The learning assignment is a digital business plan for a company. You can do it either commissioned or un-commissioned.

Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience: Accreditation, Recognition of informal learning, Studification
More information in the degree regulations and the study guide.

Student workload

Total contact hours and assignments 135 h:

Contact hours 26 h
Tasks and learning diary 49h
Learning assignment 60h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You know the basic theories and concepts of digital business, innovation and trends. You are able to solve simple problems with given guidelines. You recognize the existence of some new technologies. You are able to report your work in time. You need guidance when using digital tools in your work.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic concepts and theories of digital business, innovation and trends. You recognize the business opportunities they provide. You solve various problems and are able to work collaboratively in a group. You recognize some possibilities of new technologies and you report your work in time, illustratively and clearly. You use digital tools independently in your work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand the connections between the digital business, innovation and trends. You categorize and compare the business opportunities provided by different technologies. You apply your knowledge to solve various business problems. You are able to organise your work in a group and in your reporting you justify the selections you have made. You use digital tools independently to support your work in a group.

Very Good 4
You evaluate, compare and analyze the business models and opportunities provided by different technologies. You apply and your knowledge to solve business problems creatively. You take responsibility in organizing group work and you report your work logically and reflectively. You select and use digital tools creatively and appropriately in various tasks.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You analyze and evaluate critically the different business models and opportunities. You creatively adopt your knowledge on technologies to create new business opportunities. You critically evaluate your results and learning. You organize your group working processes and develop these collaboratively in your group.

Qualifications

Basic business studies

Further information

All tasks, exercises, assignments and the learning diary must be submitted by the final deadline.