Study Guide

Objectives

The course aims to provide the skills to utilise and apply relevant research and development data in the experience economy and one’s field. The student anticipates the effects, opportunities, and challenges of technological development in the sectors of the experience economy.

After completing the course, the student:
- source experience economy and technology related research and development data relevant to their fields
- apply research and development data in their own professional practice or workplace development
- anticipate technological changes in the business environment
- evaluate the possibilities and challenges of bringing technology into use in experientialisation, phenomenalisation or improving productivity in their field

Content

Researching and anticipating trends in the experience economy.
The impact of technological changes, opportunities and challenges on business.
Identifying current phenomena in the experience economy and reflecting them on one’s own field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

A student can search for current information related to their field and its experiential aspects.
The student can use the information they find to assess the current state and near-future prospects of their field.
The student can address technological changes in their field.
The student can motivate oneself to identify current phenomena.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

A student can apply and justify information sources in assessing the current state of experiential aspects in their field. The student can perceive near-future change prospects in their field from the perspective of the experience economy. The student can evaluate the impact, opportunities, and challenges of technological changes in the experience business. The student can inspire others in their team or work community to identify current phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

A student can creatively combine and critically evaluate various information sources.
The student can structure the relationships between current phenomena in the experience economy.
The student can set goals for advancing their field based on current and future information.
The student can outline technological changes related to the experience economy in their field and weigh their impacts, opportunities, and challenges.
The student can define a future-oriented development project.
The student can develop their skills to lead a team in assessing and seizing opportunities related to current phenomena.