Study university: Åbo Akademi University
Artificial intelligence
Max amount of FITech students: 20 Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course. In this course, we aim to understand the basic mechanisms of Artificial Intelligence, so we focus on the fundamental principles. Artificial intelligence (AI) aims to understand thinking and intelligence…
Chemistry in thermal energy processes: efficiency, materials and circular economy
The courses aims to give a basic understanding of the chemistry involved in ash related problems, material selection, and circular economy aspects relevant for combustion and thermal conversion processes. Course contents Combustion and thermal conversion processes and the challenges associated with these are today more and more related to chemistry. New fuels and feedstocks are…
Business models and governance
Max amount of FITech students: 20 adult learners and 10 degree students The course discusses topics and theories focusing on analysing and managing projects and businesses. Course contents Learning outcomes After completing this course you Course material Materials will be academic research articles and lecture slides (the last mentioned will be available through the course…
Sustainability assessments
Max amount of FITech students: 20 adult learners and 10 degree students The course will provide the students with a tool box for evaluating the environmental, social and economic impact of a product or project. It will also urge the students to think critically and to reflect on the contradictions and consensus between sustainability, environmental…
Innovation and industrial change
Max amount of FITech students: 20 adult learners This course offers an integrated approach to understanding how industries evolve over time and the critical role innovation plays in driving this change. Upon completion of the course, participants should be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms, challenges, and opportunities associated with industrial change. The…
Chemistry in thermal energy processes: principles, sustainability and environment emissions
The challenges of combustion and thermal conversion processes are today more and more related to chemistry. Course contents Learning outcomes After completing this course you In addition, this course aims to improve the abilities of the students to work in groups, meet deadlines, systematically analyse a problem, use literature in critical analysis of a problem…
Entrepreneurship in international contexts
Course contents This course introduces you to the topic of entrepreneurs operating in international contexts and their business activities, exploring how individuals operate businesses across national borders. We start by exploring the theoretical foundations of international entrepreneurship in the context of global migration trends, including concepts such as diaspora networks, social capital, and internationalisation strategies.…
Cross-cultural marketing and management
Managers and marketers often overlook culture when planning their marketing activities, strategies and other important business processes. However, consideration of culture in international business has been documented as crucial both by scholars and practitioners. This course teaches how culture impacts various aspects of marketing and management. The students will receive knowledge on international business from…
Entrepreneurship and innovation
This course provides an introductory overview of the knowledge and skills needed for the identification, evaluation, and exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities in a variety of circumstances and environments. The course focuses on the interconnection of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Over the course we will expand the definition of an entrepreneur beyond what we typically consider…
Emerging technologies & ecosystems
The course introduces the students to emerging technologies, their characteristics, and their potential to create new business and shape markets. During the course, the students learn about disruptive contexts in which technology spurs development, such as wireless communication technologies (5G, 6G), the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous solutions, as well as…