Futures Studies and ForesightLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: NY00GB02
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Student
Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment.
Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.
Content
Futures studies and foresight
Operational environment analysis
Megatrends, trends, weak signals
Futures table
Scenarios
Applying future knowledge to strategic planning
Agile strategizing and creative ideation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Enrolment period
05.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
05.09.2024 - 16.11.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
- Mika Kylänen
- Mika Boedeker
Person in charge
Mika Boedeker
Groups
-
24YAMKYlempi AMK, yhteiset opinnot
Objectives (course unit)
Student
Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment.
Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.
Content (course unit)
Futures studies and foresight
Operational environment analysis
Megatrends, trends, weak signals
Futures table
Scenarios
Applying future knowledge to strategic planning
Agile strategizing and creative ideation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Location and time
Three remote sessions via Zoom, 6 sep, 3 Oct, and 14 Nov with various content areas.
Exam schedules
No exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria:
Operational environment analysis assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Scenario assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Personal application task; share of 50% of the total value.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Remote lectures via Zoom, small group assignments and individual reflection- ja application work.
Learning materials
Materials on the Moodle course page, teacher's materials and Master's students self-directed acquisition of knowledge.
Student workload
Joint remote learning (teacher-driven) ~20 h
Working in small groups and individually (student-driven) ~80 h
Familiarization with the materials ~35 h
Content scheduling
1st remote session via Zoom consists of introduction and PESTE analysis; the 2nd remote session via Zoom consists of scenario thinking and weak signals, and the 3rd remote session via Zoom deals with scenario presentations and strategic foresight and agile strategizing.
Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods. Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence.
Practical training and working life cooperation
The applicable individual task is linked to working life cooperation, and the group tasks are related to predicting the future of working life on a more general level.
International connections
The learning material is partly based on international discussions and texts.
Further information
Completing the course requires solid small group work both during and outside of teaching sessions. The course will be implemented in the autumn of 2024 completely remotely via Zoom.
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
11.01.2024 - 24.03.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
- Mika Kylänen
- Mika Boedeker
Person in charge
Mika Boedeker
Groups
-
24YAMKYlempi AMK, yhteiset opinnot
Objectives (course unit)
Student
Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment.
Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.
Content (course unit)
Futures studies and foresight
Operational environment analysis
Megatrends, trends, weak signals
Futures table
Scenarios
Applying future knowledge to strategic planning
Agile strategizing and creative ideation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Location and time
Three remote sessions via Zoom, 1 Jan, 8 Feb, and 7 Mar with various content areas.
Exam schedules
No exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria:
Operational environment analysis assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Scenario assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Personal application task; share of 50% of the total value.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Remote lectures via Zoom, small group assignments and individual reflection- ja application work.
Learning materials
Materials on the Moodle course page, teacher's materials and Master's students self-directed acquisition of knowledge.
Student workload
Joint remote learning (teacher-driven) ~20 h
Working in small groups and individually (student-driven) ~80 h
Familiarization with the materials ~35 h
Content scheduling
1st remote session via Zoom consists of introduction and PESTE analysis; the 2nd remote session via Zoom consists of scenario thinking and weak signals, and the 3rd remote session via Zoom deals with scenario presentations and strategic foresight and agile strategizing.
Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods. Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence.
Practical training and working life cooperation
The applicable individual task is linked to working life cooperation, and the group tasks are related to predicting the future of working life on a more general level.
International connections
The learning material is partly based on international discussions and texts.
Further information
Completing the course requires solid small group work both during and outside of teaching sessions. The course will be implemented in the spring of 2024 completely remotely via Zoom.
Enrolment period
08.08.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
07.09.2023 - 16.11.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Teachers
- Mika Kylänen
- Mika Boedeker
Person in charge
Mika Boedeker
Groups
-
23YAMK
Objectives (course unit)
Student
Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment.
Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.
Content (course unit)
Futures studies and foresight
Operational environment analysis
Megatrends, trends, weak signals
Futures table
Scenarios
Applying future knowledge to strategic planning
Agile strategizing and creative ideation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Location and time
Three remote sessions via Zoom, 7 sep, 4 Oct, and 16 Nov with various content areas.
Exam schedules
No exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria:
Operational environment analysis assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Scenario assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Personal application task; share of 50% of the total value.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Remote lectures via Zoom, small group assignments and individual reflection- ja application work.
Learning materials
Materials on the Moodle course page, teacher's materials and Master's students self-directed acquisition of knowledge.
Student workload
Joint remote learning (teacher-driven) ~20 h
Working in small groups and individually (student-driven) ~80 h
Familiarization with the materials ~35 h
Content scheduling
1st remote session via Zoom consists of introduction and PESTE analysis; the 2nd remote session via Zoom consists of scenario thinking and weak signals, and the 3rd remote session via Zoom deals with scenario presentations and strategic foresight and agile strategizing.
Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods. Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence.
Practical training and working life cooperation
The applicable individual task is linked to working life cooperation, and the group tasks are related to predicting the future of working life on a more general level.
International connections
The learning material is partly based on international discussions and texts.
Further information
Completing the course requires solid small group work both during and outside of teaching sessions. The course will be implemented in the autumn of 2023 completely remotely via Zoom.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Enrolment period
23.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
13.01.2023 - 25.03.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Teachers
- Mika Kylänen
- Mika Boedeker
Person in charge
Mika Boedeker
Groups
-
23YAMK
Objectives (course unit)
Student
Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment.
Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.
Content (course unit)
Futures studies and foresight
Operational environment analysis
Megatrends, trends, weak signals
Futures table
Scenarios
Applying future knowledge to strategic planning
Agile strategizing and creative ideation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.
Location and time
Three remote sessions via Zoom, 13 Jan, 9 Feb, and 9 Mar with various content areas.
Exam schedules
No exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria:
Operational environment analysis assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Scenario assignment (group assignment); share of 25% of the total value.
Personal application task; share of 50% of the total value.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Remote lectures via Zoom, small group assignments and individual reflection- ja application work.
Learning materials
Materials on the Moodle course page, teacher's materials and Master's students self-directed acquisition of knowledge.
Student workload
Joint remote learning (teacher-driven) ~20 h
Working in small groups and individually (student-driven) ~80 h
Familiarization with the materials ~35 h
Content scheduling
1st remote session via Zoom consists of introduction and PESTE analysis; the 2nd remote session via Zoom consists of scenario thinking and weak signals, and the 3rd remote session via Zoom deals with scenario presentations and strategic foresight and agile strategizing.
Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods. Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence.
Practical training and working life cooperation
The applicable individual task is linked to working life cooperation, and the group tasks are related to predicting the future of working life on a more general level.
International connections
The learning material is partly based on international discussions and texts.
Further information
Completing the course requires solid small group work both during and outside of teaching sessions. The course will be implemented in the winter of 2023 completely remotely via Zoom.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.