Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student knows:
- How to define the organization's internal and external data flows and sources of information in business value creation.
- The life cycle of the data and the steps involved, production, transfer, utilization, reliability level, and validity period.
- Common methods and tools to collect and process the data.
- The appropriate visualization methods.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, assignments, and final assignment in teams.

Timing and attendance

Active presence affects the evaluation and implementation at the Mukkula campus.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material announced by the lecturer

Working life cooperation

Business cooperation is recommended in the final assignment. And it's recommended students start searching for business partners at the beginning of the course.

Exam retakes

The renewal option is valid for one year after the end of the course.

Learning environment

Implementation on the Mukkula campus.

Student time use and work load

27 h of student work is equal to 1 cr.

Contents

The student learns to identify the internal and external data flows and data sources, as well as data formats in digital environments, the life cycle, and the importance of data in data management and factors related to data protection and usability. The data is a value maker in the business.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Business Basics

Assessment criteria

Active participation in lectures and completion of class assignments. The final assignment is compulsory.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently.

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

The student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently. The student understands the meaning of data in business processes and understands data-related factors from a usability perspective.

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

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well. The student understands the importance of information in business processes and can draw up a plan for developing and utilising information for business development.

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

The student has achieved the objectives of the course excellently. The student understands the importance of information in business processes and can draw up a plan for developing and utilizing information for business development. The student can compare data sources and design an information management plan based on the organization's needs.