Innovation and foresight in business (3cr)

Course unit code: 5D00DW75

General information

Credits: 3 cr

Teaching language: Finnish

Responsible person: Elisa Kannasto; Anmari Viljamaa

Objective

The student can analyze the significance of innovations in business and the capabilities and processes related to innovation. The student can name key sources of foresight information. The student can choose an appropriate foresight tool, justify their choice, and apply at least one foresight tool in practice

Content

-Innovations and their significance, innovation processes
-Foresight and business development

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student analyzes the significance of innovations in business and the capabilities and processes related to innovation with assistance. The student names 1-2 sources of foresight information. The student applies the chosen tool mechanically, and its use is loosely connected to business.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student independently analyzes the significance of innovations in business and the capabilities and processes related to innovation. The student names several suitable sources of foresight information and justifies their choice to some extent. The student systematically applies the chosen tool and logically connects it to the analysis of the business environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student independently analyzes the significance of innovations in business and the capabilities and processes related to innovation. The student accurately names selected sources of foresight information and justifies their choice critically considering the business and its environment. The student systematically and insightfully applies the chosen tool and logically and credibly connects it to the analysis of the business environment.

Materials

- Aalto, H.-K., Heikkilä, K., Keski-Pukkila, P., Mäki, M., & Pöllänen, M. (toim.). (2022). Tulevaisuudentutkimus tutuksi – Perusteita ja menetelmiä. Tulevaisuudentutkimuksen verkostoakatemian julkaisuja 1/2022). Turun yliopisto. HUOM vain s. 80-388.
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