Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- form a business plan for a software product
- recognize the unique aspects of software business
- communicate their ideas regarding software business to stakeholders

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course has four touchpoints for the student:

1) kickoff
2) a lesson
3) optional guidance session
4) deadline for the work

The course work can be done in groups.

Zoom-link provided seprately through Moodle for each meeting.

Timing and attendance

No mandatory participation in meetings. Recommended participation in the lesson and guidance.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by the teachers. Other materials needed are based on the chosen topic, which leaves the student partly responsible for finding them.

Alternative completion methods

Optional prototype, which may provide you with extra credits

Working life cooperation

It is allowd to do the business plan for your own company or employer, but please make sure the stakeholders are fine with this.

Learning environment

LUT Moodle, WWW, various sources of data and team work

Student time use and work load

Students plan their own time usage.

Contents

On this course, the students form a business plan for a software product, emphasizing the distinct attributes of software business.

This includes ecosystems, business models, product life-cycles, cost structures, legal issues and ethics.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No requirement for skills.

This course leads into Software Productization and Software Business Environment.

Assessment criteria

Based on the written work by the student or student group.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student is able to show understanding of the unique problems in software business.