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Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business

Degree:
Master of Business Administration

Degree title:
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK)

Credits:
90 ects

Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business 24S, online studies
Code
(LLTIYLDR24SV)
Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business 23S, online studies
Code
(LLTIYLDR23SV)
Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business 22S, Lahti
Code
(LLTIYLDR22S)
Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business 21S, Lahti
Code
(YLDR21SLTI)
Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sami Lanu
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento 5 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Online lecture 2
  • Online lecture 3
  • Online lecture 4
  • Online lecture 5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- create an online commerce strategy for an organisation
- plan how to implement different business models in online stores by noting legislative issues
- develop a customer-orientated online store that meets business needs

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

15.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Harri Heikkilä
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIYMDR23S
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
  • HLTIYSTD23SV
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess an individual’s and organisation’s digital maturity
- describe new development trends of digital solutions
- design a digital solution that supports an organisation's service, function, or product

Implementation and methods of teaching

Before the first meeting, the students independently complete a preliminary task, the instructions of which will be published by Tue 15.8.23 in Moodle and here if you have not got yet access to Moodle: at https://rebrand.ly/UADIR23_ennakko

The course includes four joint learning sessions implemented using the Zoom software (September 1, September 6, and October 11 from 9 a.m. to noon and September 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Other work takes place in groups in the way chosen by the group. 1.9. attendance is essential, as the division of the course groups takes place then.

As learning methods:
- expert lectures
- completing the development task
- guidance & counselling
- team learning
- independent study

Timing and attendance

Study sessions: 1 September 9-13, 6 September 9-12, 27 September 9-13, and 11 October 9-12:15

Learning material and recommended literature

The recommended material is explained in the Moodle

Working life cooperation

The development task will be carried out at 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 maturity
- development trends of digital solutions
- the added value of a digital solution in business
- digital solution design
- the importance of the digital solution's user experience and user interface
- Infographics as a form of communication

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Primarily the students whose curriculum includes this study in core studies are accepted for the course.

Assessment criteria

Basis of assessment: group development task, its presentation and related material (written report and infographic), 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/information sources and justify the selection and usefulness of information/information sources
- to design and renew a value-producing digital service
- communicate orally and in writing to domestic and international target groups in and outside your field
- lead oneself and act actively and responsibly
- take responsibility for developing the skills of individuals or groups

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

In addition to level 1, the student can
- critically evaluate theoretical information/information sources
- solve demanding problems in innovation activities
- search for and analyze the basic assumptions behind the development challenge
- takes responsibility for goal-oriented competence development in a strategy-oriented manner

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

In addition to level 3, the student can
- use domestic and international sources of information critically and innovatively in their special areas of expertise
- evaluate the results and effects of development activities
- evaluate and develop the organization's operations

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 19.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Lasse Torkkeli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL22S
    Uudistava johtaminen (YAMK), liiketalouden ala 22S Lahti
  • LLTIYLDR22S
    Liiketoiminnan digitaaliset ratkaisut (YAMK) 22S Lahti
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

02.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Taina Orpana
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkosessio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
  • LLTIYUUDL22S
    Uudistava johtaminen (YAMK), liiketalouden ala 22S Lahti
Small groups
  • Verkkosessio

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- focus on the key questions for businesses with customer-centric / customer orientated approach
- obtain and evaluate responses, perspectives and solutions for building customer orientated / customer-centric approach businesses
- recognise and evaluate possibilities in business provided by digitality, networks and customers

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

16.01.2024 - 07.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master of Business Administration, Digital Solutions (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Taina Orpana
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento ja osallistavat työmenetelmät (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • TLTIYUJT23SV
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- focus on the key questions for businesses with customer-centric / customer orientated approach
- obtain and evaluate responses, perspectives and solutions for building customer orientated / customer-centric approach businesses
- recognise and evaluate possibilities in business provided by digitality, networks and customers

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 08.12.2023

Timing

09.12.2023 - 17.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Harri Heikkilä
Scheduling groups
  • Kontaktisessio (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Ohjaus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIYMDR23S
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
Small groups
  • Online session
  • Guidance

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- combine agility and design thinking in the development of a digital solution
- model and evaluate a digital omnichannel solution as a service process
- evaluate the added value a digital solution creates

Implementation and methods of teaching

As part of the course, the development task involves designing a digital solution for a company in groups using the Lean Service Creation (LSC) method.

In the course, there will be three collaborative online days and online guidance sessions four times. The rest of the work will be carried out independently and remotely in groups. The first online day consists of an introductory expert lecture on user experience design and an introduction to the LSC method. At the end of the day, development tasks will be assigned, and group work on them will begin. On the second online day, we will practice modeling interactive mobile applications in practice using the Marvel software (https://marvelapp.com), with an emphasis on touchscreen devices as a platform. On the third online day, groups will present their development tasks, and we will have feedback discussions. Between the collaborative online days, there will be four remote guidance sessions using the Zoom software.

The course includes a two-part pre-assignment. In the first part of the assignment, students familiarize themselves with the LSC method, while in the second part, they delve into UX/UI design using the book 'About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design' by Cooper, A., Reimann, R., Cronin, D., & Noessel, C. (2014), published by John Wiley & Sons.

Timing and attendance

- Students will be accepted into the course by 8.12.23, after which an email will be sent to those accepted, including information about the course's online learning environment, Moodle
- The pre-assignment for the course will be available on Moodle on 8.12.23
- The deadline for submitting the pre-assignment is 8.1.2024
- The course will have three collaborative online days: 10.1.24 9-13, 17.1.24 9-12 and 13.3.24 9-14
- Online guidance will be provided on four occasions: 24.1.24 9-12, 31.1.24 9-10, 7.2.24 9-12, and 21.2.24 9-12

Learning material and recommended literature

Explained in the Moodle implementation of the course

Working life cooperation

Development tasks are done in the company coop.

Learning environment

Moodle and Zoom

Contents

The course teaches how to combine agility and design thinking in the development of a digital solution, as well as to model and evaluate a digital solution as a service process
and assess the added value produced by the digital solution.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Primary students of Digital solutions for business and Digital solutions for design and media are accepted for the course. Grouping and company briefing take place on the first study day.

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/information sources and justify the done selections and usefulness of information/information sources
- Communicate orally and in writing with domestic and international target groups in and outside your own field
- Manage yourself and act like an entrepreneur

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

In addition to level 1, the student can
- solve demanding problems in research and/or innovation activities
- takes responsibility for the community's goal-oriented learning/competence development in a strategy-oriented manner

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

In addition to level 3, the student can
- use domestic and international sources of information critically and innovatively in their special areas of expertise
- evaluate and develop operations/strategy/management

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

07.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Tuuli Mirola
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkotapaaminen/luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (online) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • MLTIYMDR23S
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
  • TLTIYUJT23SV
Small groups
  • Verkkotapaamine/luennot
  • Tentti (online)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

Self-studying and learning assignments
Online meetings/lectures
Exam (online)

Timing and attendance

7.9. - 11.10.2023 Self-studying and learning assignment
12.10.2023 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
13.10.- 8.11.2023 Self-studying and assignment
9.11.2023 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
30.11.2023 at 9-12 Exam (online)

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle and literature recommendations given at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

No other completion methods.

Exam retakes

Reexam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Distance learning and online lectures

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Contents

Development, basic concepts
Development process
Research based development
Development methods

Assessment criteria

Course is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments passed/to be revised/failed, exam graded 0-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

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

The student is able to recognize and name the most important concepts of research and development methods.The student is able to recognize and name suitable research approach and data collection method for the development task. The student is able to recognize analysis methods.

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

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to use the selected research based development methods and knowledge and data collection method in the development task. The student is able to justify the use of the research approach and the related methods. Student understands the importance of critical thinking in selecting research and development method and related to literature and empirical data. The student is able to demonstrate practical benefits of the results of the research and development task.

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

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to justifiable evaluate the success of the selected research approach and the suitability of the research and development methods. The student is able to evaluate the reliability and generalizability of the research of development task. Student is able to apply the results of the research or development task.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

11.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual portion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Sari Suominen
  • Mirka Airesvuo
  • Riitta Forsten-Astikainen
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR23SV

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

20 op

Virtual portion

20 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Riitta Forsten-Astikainen
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR23SV

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- as a maturity test, write a blog post, a press release or an article.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

15.08.2024 - 31.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Harri Heikkilä
Teacher in charge

Eija Mustonen

Scheduling groups
  • Yhteistoiminnallinen etätyöskentely (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Etäohjaus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MLTIYMDR24S
  • LLTIYLDR24SV
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Online lecture 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess an individual’s and organisation’s digital maturity
- describe new development trends of digital solutions
- design a digital solution that supports an organisation's service, function, or product

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 30.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 110

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
Scheduling groups
  • Yhteistoiminnallinen etätyöskentely (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Etäohjaus (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Online lecture 2

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

23.08.2024 - 14.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Taina Orpana
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR24SV
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- focus on the key questions for businesses with customer-centric / customer orientated approach
- obtain and evaluate responses, perspectives and solutions for building customer orientated / customer-centric approach businesses
- recognise and evaluate possibilities in business provided by digitality, networks and customers

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

29.08.2024 - 28.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Tuuli Mirola
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR24SV
Small groups
  • Online lecture
  • Exam

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan a workplace-oriented research-based development project
- use different methods of workplace development and use/utilize the research data in workplace development
- evaluate and report on the research-based development project

Implementation and methods of teaching

29.8. - 2.10.2024 Self-studying and learning assignment
3.10.2024 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
4.10.- 6.11.2024 Self-studying and assignment
7.11.2024 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
8.11.-27.11.2024 Self-studying and revising
28.11.2024 at 8-11 Exam (online)

Compulsory assignments.
Compulsory participation on the online meetings.
Compulsory exam.

Timing and attendance

29.8. - 2.10.2024 Self-studying and learning assignment
3.10.2024 at 8-12 First online meeting/lectures
4.10.- 6.11.2024 Self-studying and assignment
7.11.2024 at 8-12 Second online meeting/lectures
8.11.-27.11.2024Self-studying and revising
28.11.2024 at 8-11 Exam (online)

Compulsory assignments.
Compulsory participation on the online meetings.
Compulsory exam.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given in Moodle and literature recommendations given at the beginning of the course.

Exam retakes

Reexam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Distance learning and online lectures

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Contents

Development, basic concepts
Development process
Research based development
Development methods

Assessment criteria

Course is based on active participation in contact and distant learning and completing the assignments. Learning assignments passed/to be revised/failed, exam graded 0-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

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

The student is able to recognize and name the most important concepts of research and development methods.The student is able to recognize and name suitable research approach and data collection method for the development task. The student is able to recognize analysis methods.

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

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to use the selected research based development methods and knowledge and data collection method in the development task. The student is able to justify the use of the research approach and the related methods. Student understands the importance of critical thinking in selecting research and development method and related to literature and empirical data. The student is able to demonstrate practical benefits of the results of the research and development task.

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

In addition to the previous criteria, the student is able to justifiable evaluate the success of the selected research approach and the suitability of the research and development methods. The student is able to evaluate the reliability and generalizability of the research of development task. Student is able to apply the results of the research or development task.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

01.10.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

10 op

Virtual portion

10 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business Administration, Digital Solutions in Business
Teachers
  • Sariseelia Sore
  • Riitta Forsten-Astikainen
Groups
  • LLTIYLDR24SV

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues.

Assessment scale

1-5