Strategy and Technology ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Understands the strategic role of technology in business development
Is able to identify emerging digital technologies and trends
Can critically analyze the requirements and challenges of applying new technologies
Knows how to use different theoretical frameworks for evaluating technology adoption and maturity
Is able to analyze technology value creation potential and carry out a feasibility study

Contents

Emerging digital technologies and trends
The impact of technology revolutions on society and businesses
Value creation potential of new technology and feasibility study
Frameworks for evaluating the maturity and adoption of new technologies
Methods for technology forecasting
Analysis of business opportunities of a new technology chosen by the student

Starting level and linkage with other courses

This course unit is part of the master's degree's curriculum. Completion of the course requires master's study entitlement.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student demonstrates satisfactory competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student identifies some of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student weakly identifies their implications for practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student demonstrates good competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student has good command of the theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student is able to analyze their implications for practice.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student demonstrates excellent competence in relation to the course learning objectives. The student profoundly masters theories, perspectives and concepts presented in the course. The student critically and thoroughly applies the concepts and theories learned in the course to analyze and create solutions for practical work situations.