Future Scenarios, Research and Trends (5 cr)
Code: 3H00FE46-3001
General information
Enrolment period
23.11.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
06.02.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
Business Administration
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Administration
Teachers
- Mika Boedeker
Person in charge
Mika Boedeker
Groups
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20ALITAI
Prerequisites (course unit)
Previous modules completed or equivalent knowledge.
Exam schedules
The individual exam can be completed on 29.3. - 4.4. in Moodle.
No re-exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual exam: 60% of the total grade.
Small group assignment: 40% of the total grade.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lectures, individual and group work. Moodle as a learning environment. Lessons with Zoom remote connection.
Learning materials
Will be announced in Moodle.
Student workload
Total load: 135 h:
- Lessons: 16 h
- Learning the teaching material: approx. 40 h
- Individual and group work: approx. 80 h
Content scheduling
Lessons
1) Introduction to future thinking. Megatrends, trends, weak signals and wild cards. (February 24, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Zoom)
2) From scenarios to utilizing future information. (March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Zoom)
Independent individual and group work outside of lessons.
Individual exam
- Material exam (free use of the material during the exam)
- Can be completed in Moodle 29.3. - 4.4. (no chance to repeat)
- More detailed instructions on the implementation in Moodle.
Return of the small group report last April 16.
Completion alternatives
No optional execution methods.
Practical training and working life cooperation
Exercise task linked to the student's working life.
Further information
Completing the course requires commitment to working in small groups.
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student does not perform the assigned tasks acceptably.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
The student recognizes the basic concepts related to the topic. The student understands the process of future research and identifies different methods of future research and forecasting. The student knows how to apply the scenario method in such a way that he performs the given task, but cannot, for example, justify his choices or evaluate his performance. When 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 the scenario method 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 wholes of the subject area and the relationships between them more broadly and knows how to creatively apply and critically evaluate the scenario method.