Software Business (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to - form a business plan for a software product - recognize the unique aspects of software business - communicate their ideas regarding software business to stakeholders

Location and time

No mandatory participation in meetings. Recommended participation in the lesson and guidance.

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on the written work by the student or student group.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Teaching methods

The course has four touchpoints for the student: 1) kickoff 2) a lesson 3) optional guidance session 4) deadline for the work The course work can be done in groups. Zoom-link provided seprately through Moodle for each meeting.

Learning materials

Materials provided by the teachers. Other materials needed are based on the chosen topic, which leaves the student partly responsible for finding them.

Student workload

Students plan their own time usage.

Content scheduling

On this course, the students form a business plan for a software product, emphasizing the distinct attributes of software business. This includes ecosystems, business models, product life-cycles, cost structures, legal issues and ethics.

Completion alternatives

Optional prototype, which may provide you with extra credits

Practical training and working life cooperation

It is allowd to do the business plan for your own company or employer, but please make sure the stakeholders are fine with this.

International connections

LUT Moodle, WWW, various sources of data and team work

Further information

No requirement for skills. This course leads into Software Productization and Software Business Environment.