New Technologies in Business (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to new technologies, business opportunities created by them and to learn the terminology and history of new technologies. The student is able to apply new technologies in his / her field of study and to recognize their special features. Students will get an overview of the current state of technology and future opportunities.

Content

• Impact of digitalization
• Smart phones and mobile apps
• Cloud Services and Big Data
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR)
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Blockchain

Location and time

23.09.2025 12.45 - 15.30
20.10.2025 10.15 - 11.45
22.10.2025 09.00 - 11.45
27.10.2025 10.15 - 11.45
28.10.2025 12.45 - 15.15
30.10.2025 13.00 - 14.00
20.11.2025 09.00 - 15.00
21.11.2025 09.00 - 15.00

Teaching methods

The course consists of three components which are all taught online:

1) History and Impact of Digitalisation:

Learning Objectives
-Understand the historical development of digital technologies.
-Analyze the societal and business impacts of digitalisation.
-Initiate collaborative learning through group assignments.

2) Group Project Seminar – Teaching Topics to Others

Learning Objectives
-Deepen understanding of emerging technologies through peer teaching.
-Develop communication and collaboration skills.
-Prepare for the innovation project phase by connecting theory to practice.


3) Innovation Project – Business Idea Development

Learning Objectives
-Apply knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.) to real-world business challenges.
-Collaborate in teams to ideate, develop, and pitch a business concept.
-Gain insight into practical applications through industry engagement.
-Develop presentation and pitching skills.

Student workload

5 credits equals 5*27 h = 135 h work .

Teams-sessions: 24 h
Team work : 50 h
Independent work : 61 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to explain different new technologies as a concept and to find existing use cases for them. The innovation project is a report of an existing technology concept. The student has occasionally participated in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the working principles of different new technologies and the changes they have caused in the business world and our social environment. The innovation project is based on already existing development and has been reasonably justified. The student has participated in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically analyse use cases for new technologies and develop creative new business ideas. The innovation project has been developed with care and is backed by research, showcasing a creative use of new technology. The student has participated actively in the course workshop lectures.