Software Business Start-UpLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the main processes a software company needs to have. He/she is able to select suitable tools for supporting the processes. Student is familiar with options and costs of acquiring and managing needed ICT resources. He/she understands the interplay of marketing and pricing strategies. Student understands the basis for company valuation and is able to identify growth and exit strategies.

Content

- Software company main processes (for example requirements management, design, version control, build management, defect management)
- Tools for supporting main processes
- ICT infrastructure options
- Marketing strategies and sales channels for a software company
- Pricing strategies
- Company cost management
- Basics of investment calculations
- Company valuation

Qualifications

Software Engineering fundamental professional studies or equivalent knowledge in software engineering.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.