TLO-35246 Software Business, 4 cr
Additional information
Lisätietoja opintojakson Moodle-sivuilta.
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Henri Pirkkalainen
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| TLO-35246 2016-01 | 1 |
Henri Pirkkalainen Aura Rapatti |
Osallistuminen opetukseen, harjoitustyö ja tentti. |
Learning Outcomes
Student understands the basic principles of software business and the special characteristics of software industry. He/she can critically analyze and develop software business models. Student can apply theoretical knowledge and understanding of the software business characteristics to create a solid business plan for a software start-up.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Software industry | Historical development and status of the industry. Value networks in the industry. | |
| 2. | Software business models | SaaS models, Open Source etc. | |
| 3. | Management and leadership in software business | Leading professionals in software business. Productization and marketing. | |
| 4. | Internationalization | Reasons and strategies for internationalization, outsourcing, offshoring. | |
| 5. | Business plan for a software intensive company | Software start ups. | Financing, IPR's. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Opiskelijan osaamista arvioidaan ryhmässä tehtävillä harjoitustyöllä ja itsenäisesti tehtävällä lopputentillä. Saadakseen arvosanan kolme (3) opiskelijan tulee osoittaa hyvää kurssin ydinaineksen osaamista.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Lecture slides | Yes | |||||
| Other literature | Muu opintojakson aikana jaettava materiaali (artikkelikokoelma) | Yes |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| TLO-35246 Software Business, 4 cr | TITA-5800 Software Business, 4 cr |