Digital Transformation in Business, spring 2027, online studies
- Credits:
- 6 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching, Distance teaching, Independent learning
- Price:
- -
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, Workshops online
Content
The main theoretical concepts of digital transformation, the role of digital transformation in the international business. Digital processes, models, and development.
Study methods:
Online-course, Workshops (online)
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.
Teaching will take place in the spring of 2027 in weeks 10 - 17. 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..
You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the July 2027. In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course.
LOG IN to the Open University Business and Economics study community (elearn/Moodle), as directed by the starting instructions which you receive after your registration has been processed. In the Business and Economics study community, you can find general instructions for studying, links to course environments, and course keys.
Guidance services for Business studies
We are happy to guide you throughout your learning journey, even before registration when you are just starting to plan your studies. You can contact us via email or phone. For guidance in English, please contact Academic Affairs Coordinator Jasmin Sokkanen. You can also book an online appointment for guidance in English.
Syksyn infotilaisuudet
- Avoimen yliopiston yleinen info ti 11.8.2026, klo 17.00–18.00.
- Kauppatieteiden yleisinfo ke 12.8.2026 klo 17.00–18.00.
Infojen aikataulut ja osallistumislinkit löydät verkkosivuiltamme. Infot ovat suomeksi. The info sessions above are in Finnish.
General Open University info in English
We encourage everyone who has interest in our English-language courses in Business studies to participate to the info session on 27 August. Join our online info session on 27 August 2026, from 4–5 pm (Finnish time) to learn more about the University of Eastern Finland’s Open University and our wide range of English-language courses. Learn more and register."
The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. 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. The right to study for a module lasts until the end of the academic year, which is, until 31.7.2027.
Registration for the course opens on 1 December 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on 21 February 2027 at 23:59.
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