IRI35623 Technologies and digitization in sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation (Autumn 2023)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Fredrikstad
- Course Leader:
- Per Valter
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Elective course in bachelor's studies in innovation and project management.
If there are fewer than 7 registered students, the course will not start.
Absolute requirements
Passed IRI33021 Development of green (sustainable) business models
Lecture Semester
Autumn (5th semester)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge:
The student
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has knowledge of different technologies that can foster sustainable business models and ecosystems
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has knowledge of theories for technologies and digitization in sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation
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has knowledge of strategies for technologies and digitization of sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation
Skills:
The student
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can collaborate with companies/enterprises on technologies and digitization in sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation
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ability to evaluate different technologies suitability in relation to specific sustainable business models and ecosystems
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ability to understand the connection between existing and new sustainable business models in a sustainable business model ecosystem
General competence:
The student
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Understand technologies and the role of digitization in sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation.
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Be able to give a clear professional account of technologies and digitalisation's potential influence on sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation.
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Could clearly professionally argue for the suitability of different technologies in relation to specific sustainable business models and ecosystems.
Content
The subject Technologies and digitization in sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation focuses on how and to what extent technologies and digitization can help create or support sustainable business models and ecosystems in businesses and industries. Various technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation and robotics, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, internet of things etc., as well as digitization will be analyzed with a perspective of sustainable business models and ecosystem innovation.
Forms of teaching and learning
The teaching is based on a large degree of student activity, and will alternate between introductory lectures, group work, projects and seminars.
The project work consists of evaluating the suitability of different technologies and the digitization potential in the development of sustainable business models and ecosystems in a business. Furthermore, to make a subsequent recommendation with a well-described description of a case in which technologies and digitization are included as the main themes in a sustainable change project.
Workload
250-300 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Participation in project work.
Work requirements must be approved before the student can appear for the exam.
Examination
The exam in the subject consists of an individual academic reflection report on project work.
The extent of the report is up to 15 pages.
Allowed aids: All
An individual grade is given.
Grading rule A-F, where A is the best grade and F is not passed.
Examiners
External and internal sensor or two internal sensors.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
If the exam is not passed or the grade wants improved, the course must be taken again.
Course evaluation
Final evaluation of the subject between subject teacher and students.