Business analytics for innovation driven decision making (5 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able - to gain an in-depth understanding of financial management, budgeting and investments. - to consider and evaluate macro economical situations and their impact. - to apply scenario thinking / identify possibilities of alternative futures / for pre-active / proactive business development, decision making and resilience. - to identify new possibilities for profitability and disruptive business models.

Esitietovaatimukset

It is recommended that the student has a previous university degree. A foundational knowledge of business principles is beneficial.

Työmuodot

The course is delivered entirely online, consisting of scheduled online sessions complemented by on-demand content in Moodle. Teaching methods include lectures, individual and group assignments that focus on the application of business analytics in innovative decision-making processes.

Aika ja paikka

The course is segmented into main building blocks: • Course Moodle opens 15.3.2025 • Knowledge management process - 11.03.2025 (online session) • Open Innovation - 01.04.2025 (online session) • Business analytics - 23.04.2025 (online session) • Scenario thinking - On-demand content (available in early May 2025) Attendance at the live online sessions is required, while the on-demand content can be accessed by students at their convenience.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Course materials will be provided through Moodle, where students can also find a list of recommended readings tailored to each section of the course content.

Opintojaksototeutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There are no alternative completion methods available for this course.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Real-life case studies and analytics scenarios will be incorporated into the course, providing insights into the application of business analytics in various industries.

Kansainväliset yhteydet

The learning environment consists of: • Online sessions via Zoom/Teams. • Moodle for on-demand content, assignments and online forums for group discussions.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The extent of the course is 5 ECTS, indicating a total workload of approximately 133 hours. This workload is divided across individual study, group work, and participation in online sessions.

Sisällön jaksotus

The course content will cover: • Principles, benefits, and practical applications of knowledge management and business intelligence • Exploration of open innovation and its integration with business analytics • In-depth look at business analytics, including data warehousing and analysis processes. • Scenario thinking and its application in conjunction with knowledge management.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Individual learning assignments. Group learning assignments. Participation and activeness during the online lectures,

Arviointiasteikko

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