Trends in ICTLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The target of the course is to give participants an overview on the main trends in ICT and Health Technology. Lectures are given by external representatives of companies working in those fields. Topics will cover new services, business models and other innovations affecting the overall ecosystem of ICT and Health Technology. Lectures will also cover various technical solutions on how to create and offer new services or how existing services can be offered with more optimized manner.

After completing the course participants will have a good understanding about the current status of the industry and the challenges the industry is facing. Participants should also have a wide view on how various new services can be implemented.

Content

- Presentations from external representatives in the field of ICT and Health Technology covering new services, business models and other innovations effecting the overall ecosystem
- Presentations from students on selected ICT related topics
- Assignments given during the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The course is graded pass/fail. In order to pass the course the student needs to understand the main technical and economical challenges in ICT industry.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The course is graded pass/fail. In order to pass the course the student needs to understand the main technical and economical challenges in ICT industry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course is graded pass/fail. In order to pass the course the student needs to understand the main technical and economical challenges in ICT industry.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is graded pass/fail. In order to pass the course the student needs to understand the main technical and economical challenges in ICT industry.