Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyze the relationship between strategy and digital transformation
- assess the impact of digital solutions on business processes and human operations
- plan the realization, measurement, and management of digital transformation

Implementation and methods of teaching

The topics of the course are studied independently with the help of a preliminary assignment, video lectures, other indicated material, and assignments. The video lectures and material are mainly in English. As the development task student groups will create a plan for a company to implement, measure, and manage digital transformation. The course is aimed at students at an advanced stage of their studies.

The course will start with an independent pre-assignment on 26.8. The course will include collaborative distance learning and remote supervision from 9-12 on 12.9, 25.9, 9.10, 30.10 and 13.11.

The course includes as learning methods:
- expert lectures
- completing the development task
- guidance
- team learning
- independent study

Timing and attendance

Admission to the course
- Students will be admitted to the course by 22.8.2024
- Those accepted will then be sent an email with information about the e-learning environment of the course.

Preliminary assignment
- The preliminary assignment for the course will be available on Moodle by 26.8.2024 at the latest.
- The deadline for returning the preliminary assignment is 10.9.2024.

Collaborative distance learning for the course
- To be implemented using Zoom software
- The collaborative kick-off session will take place on 12.9.2024 at 9-12.
- The collaborative contact day will take place on 25.9.2024 at 9-12.
- Two coaching sessions will take place on 9. and 30.10.2024 between 9-12, 15 min/group.
- A seminar day will be held on 13.11.2024 at 9-12.

Learning material and recommended literature

The recommended material will be announced in the Moodle implementation of the course.

Working life cooperation

The development task will be carried out for the workplace of a member chosen by the group.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom.

Student time use and work load

5 cr (135 h)

Contents

- digital transformation
- digitalisation as part of an organisation's strategy
- adopting digitalisation in an organisation
- measuring and evaluating the impact of digitalisation

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Primarily, students from LAB’s Business Administration YAMK programmes and LUT University’s Production Economics Master’s programme are accepted into the course.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria: pre-assignment, Moodle assignments, group development assignment, its presentation and related material, self- and peer-assessment.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Did not reach level 1

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can
- search for information/sources and justify the selection, use and usefulness of information/sources
- plan and evaluate development processes at organisational level
- lead her-/himself and act actively and responsibly

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to level 1, the student can
- solve challenging problems in research and/or innovation
- take responsibility for goal-oriented learning/knowledge development in the community in a strategic manner

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

In addition to level 3, the student can
- make critical and innovative use of national and international sources of information in their specific areas of expertise
- evaluate and develop activities/strategies/management