Digital Transformation in Business, spring 2026, online studies
- Credits:
- 6 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration
- Teaching format:
- Independent learning, Online teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- 120 € (VAT 0%)
This course is part of the YUFE Skills of the Future Programme
Knowledge related:
Student will
- know the main theoretical definitions and concepts used for describing and analyzing digital transformation
- understand the role of digital transformation for modern business survival and development.
- understand how to analyze digital transformation process from different managerial perspectives (e.g., IT, customers, business model transformation, organization)
- know the trends and realities of digitalization in relation to business development
Skills related: Student will
- Be able to analyse the impact of digital transformation at organisational level
- Be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of digital business models
- Identify business process change needs in the adoption of digital solutions
- Develop generic skills in the areas of digitalisation, and leadership and development
Online-course.
Content
The main theoretical concepts of digital transformation, the role of digital transformation in the international business. Digital processes, models, and development.
Study methods:
Studying is independent. Academic studies require self-direction, good study skills, and planning. The course has predetermined completion dates. Retaking an exam or increasing your grade also takes place on these course-specific dates during the academic year. Pay attention to the due dates when planning your studies.
Online teaching (incl. online lectures), learning assignments, three quizzes, and independent study, total of 108 hours. Research essay and online workshops, total of 54 hours.
Study unit will be offered in spring 2026. For more details on the course schedule, see the Peppi study guide.
Study Material
Online material and video lectures. Materials given by teacher.
Teacher
Markus Raatikainen
Evaluation: 0-5
Previous studies:
Obligatory basic studies for business students
Language of instruction: Finnish and English
This is an intermediate studies level course.The course belongs to the Intermediate studies, Marketing and Retailing.
You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the academic year (July 2026). In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course.
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Individual study units cost 20 e / credit and the study module costs 15 e / credit. These prices hold for the academic year 2025–2026. The study fee is paid at registration.
By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.
Registration for the course opens on 1 December 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on 31 March 2026 at 23:59.
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