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ICT enabled service business and innovation

Individual course

Max amount of FITech students: 30

Persons without a valid study right to a Finnish university have preference to this course.

This course is a combination of theory lectures, visiting lectures from industry, and case assignments from the following themes:

  • Digitalisation of society: A high-level view to digitalisation and servitisation of economy, industries, and companies
  • Platform economy: Platforms, ecosystems, two-sided markets, and other relevant concepts
  • Digital strategising: Platform stack, open-source, APIs, etc.
  • Trends: Changing topics and trends driving digitalisation, such as MyData and blockchain

After the course you

  • understand the role of ICT and software in driving digitalisation of industries and society in general
  • can apply theoretical concepts to analyse real world cases of digital transformation
  • are familiar with current trends that drive digitalisation
  • are aware of the critical perspectives related to digitalisation
  • understand digital platforms and their underpinnings, as well as platform competition and strategising

Assessment methods and criteria:

  • Participation in lectures (around 50% required, pass/fail)
  • Self-study online modules (pass/fail)
  • Assignments OR exam

This course cannot be taken with CS-EJ5311 Digital Platform Economy. Minor changes to the course information are possible. Check MyCourses before the course begins.

More info on Aalto University’s WebOodi course page.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

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Further information about the studies

Aalto University
FITech ICT contact person
fitech-sci(at)aalto.fi

Responsible teacher

Aalto University
Mikko Heiskala
mikko.heiskala(at)aalto.fi

Contact person for applications

FITech
Pilvi Lempiäinen , Head of study services
pilvi.lempiainen(at)fitech.io
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Category:
ICT Studies
Topic:
Digitalisation
Course code:
CS-E5310
Credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Level:
Teaching period:
7.9.–11.12.2020
Application deadline:
31.8.2020
Host university:
Aalto University
Study is open for:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching methods:
Contact
Place of contact learning:
Espoo
Language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of IT business and information systems concepts. Course TU-E2000 Introduction to Services is recommended.
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What to study next?

This course is included in the following theme

Digitalisation

Digitalisation